The six miles of tunnels under downtown Houston
Downtown Houston’s pedestrian tunnel system links about 95 blocks of office buildings. Its food courts and shops serve office workers on weekdays.
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The Galleria made Uptown Houston a second downtown
Gerald Hines opened the Galleria in 1970 with an ice rink under a glass roof. It is still the largest mall in Texas.
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Gallery Furniture and the Houston store that doubles as a shelter
Jim McIngvale opened Gallery Furniture on the North Freeway in 1981. His TV ads made him famous; his storm shelters made him a local hero.
