City of West University Place
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Marker Text: Tennessee politician Ben W. Hooper led investors in forming the West End Realty Co. In 1910. They chose land near Rice Institute, which opened in 1912, and created West University Place, connected to Houston by streetcar. Homesites sold primarily to young, middle-class families. Trying to address area's frequent flooding, citizens incorporated in 1924, electing L.B. Ryon as mayor. The city's second mayor, Harold B. Schlesinger, helped develop a strong infrastructure. With several additions, the city grew to its current size, approximately two square miles. Today, the independent, viable community features park space and other amenities for its several thousand residents. (2004)
Marker No: 15654
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.714760, -95.437828
Location: 3800 University Boulevard, West University
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