12/06/2015 Houston, Texas

Today with Lynda Parker and Consuelo Heath, I went to the Houston downtown to search out several obscure attractions.  In talking with the staff, we learned that all three are tied together by the local art college.    The first was The Orange Show.  During the depression, Jeff McKissak transported oranges from Florida.  He became obsessed with oranges and decided to build The Orange Show to honor his favorite fruit.  After it was completed he put on productions for about two years until his death.  This truly was a whimsical place.

Next on our agenda was Smither Park.  It was located right next to the Orange Show.   The attendant we talked to had done work on this art work.

The last place of the day was the Beer Can House.  This was built by John Milkovisch.  He and his wife lived here and after he retired from the railroad as an upholsterer, he began his project to recycle his, his wife's and his friends beer cans.  He did it because he didn't want to paint his house,but he needed to do something to protect the wood from the elements.  

The gift shop contained this purse made out of the tabs from beer cans.  It was only $100.  Anybody interested?