River Oaks is a name that has rung out in Houston, Texas, since its founding in 1923. The neighborhood's uncertain geographical boundaries may be a point of controversy, but the impact River Oaks has had on the city is indisputable. River Oaks has been home to astronauts who have contributed to American space exploration; lawyers who are involved in the interworking of the United States' legal system; oil tycoons who have helped Houston grow; and doctors who are responsible for inventing lifesaving medical procedures. The neighborhood is also home to one of the country's most exclusive country clubs, and River Oaks has been served by some of the same schools, churches, stores, and restaurants since its founding. This book explores how River Oaks not only celebrates, grieves, and lives life day-to-day, but also how it changes the world.
Copyright:
2013
Book Details
Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781439658451
Related ISBNs:
9781467117340
Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Date of Addition:
11/07/16
Copyrighted By:
Charles Dain Becker and Joan Blaffer Johnson with Ann Dunphy Becker
