A Visit to the Old Sixth Ward

Judith Butler Dollar

The old Sixth Ward was once one of the first "suburbs" in Houston. The neighborhood lies east of Houston Avenue and South of Washington Avenue and has some of the oldest surviving homes in Houston. Judith's sketch documents the corner in front of the old Dow Elementary, now a community center known as MECCA.

Robert James

Robert James captured the same corner from across the street and also a scooter parked around the corner.

Mary McJunkin

Mary McJunkin like the beer can Madonna in front of MECCA in Dow Park.

Richard Scruggs

Richard Scruggs drew the old grocery store on the corner of Henderson and Kane. It was recently opened again and serves food as well.

Susan DeCourcy

Susan found a charming old house on Lubbock Street.

 

Chris Fitzgerald

I remembered this vista and walked over to Silver Street to catch the contrast between the old house and the modern skyline.

the group

The day was perfect for social distancing. Too hot for much else and lots of fresh air. Those who stuck it out in the heat gathered for a group photo and a throwdown.

The throwdown

 In spite of everything, Urban Sketchers Houston is still alive and well and out there sketching. Here's hoping we'll see more of the group at future sketchouts.