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 Memorial
Park/Washington Avenue is a corridor stretching from the
northern edge of downtown on the east to Loop 610 on the west.
It includes many of Houston’s most historic sites such as
Memorial Park, one of the city's primary environmental assets
located on the former grounds of Camp Logan, a World War I
Army training camp. Residential areas, in the west, adjacent
to the park, are rapidly redeveloping with high end
single-family homes. Read
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 The
Washington on Washington Parade (and festival) reflects the
history, diversity
and community
we have become throughout Houston’s development.
Washington Avenue has been an integral part of Houston
since the city was founded and its neighborhoods reflect the
multiplicity and work that built Houston.
In recognizing this historic street and our community
with a parade (and festival), we will provide a celebration to
welcome and get to know our neighbors and community.
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2007 Parade Sponsors include:
Prosperity Bank
Finish Strong Sports Store
 San Jacinto Stone
Crosby State Bank
Wabash Antiques And Feed
Apex Real Estate Group
Knapp Chevrolet
Harold’s in The Heights
Scootersmith
Conrad Pest Control
Enterprise Leasing
Jeff Trevino Real Estate |
 To
develop... a
sense of neighborhood and to become better neighbors
To
connect... the
neighborhood to its history and establish a community identity
To
have fun... |
The
Washington Avenue Corridor grew from the heart of newly
founded Houston. In 1839 the State Capitol had moved to
Austin and only a pioneer bridge crossed Buffalo Bayou at the
intersection of Milam and Commerce Streets connecting
Washington Street to Houston's commercial center at Court and
Market Squares. The gateway for West and North West travel was
established. An 1844 map shows... 
