Houston Legends - History and Heritage of Dynamic Global …, Bishan

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Publisher: Ingram IPS
ISBN 13: 9781630474683
Condition: Brandnew
Binding: paperback
Pages: 270
Dimensons: 234 x 156 x 30 | 400 (gram)

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This is the first Houston history book to be written from the business perspective, where the stories behind the successes are told.
"Houston Legends" contains extrapolations into business culture innovators. Each chapter features historical perspectives in several key industries in the area’s dynamic growth. Each topic is reviewed on the economic impact, the business contributions and the people involved and creative activities will be chronicled.
Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates and events are intertwined with anecdotes, applicable to modern business. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity and mentoring the next generation of leaders. This is a methodical way of reviewing Houston history in terms of the pioneers and their legacies for free enterprise.Chapter 1. Building For Generations. The creators and builders.
Chapter 2. Real Estate, Construction and Building.
Chapter 3. Energy Legends.
Chapter 4. Entrepreneurs and Innovators.
Chapter 5. Banking and Finance.
Chapter 6. Retail. Customer Service Legends.
Chapter 7. Timeline.
Chapter 8. Media.
Chapter 9. Arts and Entertainment.
Chapter 10. Music Legends.
Chapter 11. Medical, Science and Technology.
Chapter 12. Sports.
Chapter 13. Community Service and Quality of Life Legends.
Chapter 14. Streets, Buildings and Programs Named for the Legends.
Chapter 15. Schools Which the Legends Attended.
Chapter 16. What It Takes to Be a Legend.
Chapter 17. Quotes About Houston.
Chapter 18. Slogans. Attraction Points About Houston.
Chapter 19. American Business Legends.
Chapter 20. Yesterdayism. Nostalgia, Trends, Fond Remembrances of the Past.The "8-F Crowd" was a group of Houston business leaders and friends who frequently met for lunch in Suite 8-F of the Lamar Hotel in downtown Houston. Jesse Jones had built the Lamar in 1927 on the corner of Main and Lamar Streets. 8-F members played an important role in Houston's civic affairs, included building Rice University's football stadium in the 1950’s and the Astrodome in the 1960’s.
The core of the group included Jesse H. Jones, Herman Brown, George R. Brown, Gus Wortham, James Abercrombie, James A. Elkins Sr. and William P. Hobby, who founded successful corporations and acquired considerable wealth.
Houston's 8-F players needed the help of the powerful East Texas group, so they often invited them to join them at the Lamar, where decisions were made that shaped Texas' future and its economic course. That group included Texas Governor Allan Shivers, attorney Ed Clark, State Senator Ben Ramsey, Ottis Lock and State Senator Wardlow Lane. Their influence extended into Washington thro...