Continental Club Owners Expand the "Best Block in Houston"

Arguably the "Best Block in Houston", 3700 Main Street, is about to expand to the neighboring block at 3600 Main. The long vacant building occupying the space next to the Continental Club, Sig's Lagoon, The Big Top Lounge, Tacos A Go-Go and The Mink/Backroom has just been purchased by 3700 Main's owners and is currently undergoing renovations.

The Bald Heretic reports that plans for the property at 3600 Main include a coffee chop, a pizza/burger joint and possibly a new club called "Wallpaper". The new owners have uncovered a few surprises in the process of their renovations:

As they are working to demo the building they are finding that a very interesting art deco style facade was simply covered with stucco by the previous owners...the intention is to try and preserve as much of the original exterior as is possible which is very commendable.

It gratifies us to see any development in Houston that intends to preserve the integrity of the original structure, but we are particularly enthusiastic about this new venture. If the slew of Best of Houston awards lauded upon the businesses occupying the block of 3700 Main is any indication, the new project at 3600 Main is destined to be a valuable addition to Midtown.

Photos courtesy of The Bald Heretic