Fresh Dirt

There was no hesitation to begin work after the Groundbreaking ceremony last week. The ground level plumbing was installed.


At this point in the constuction, the tallest figures at 1415 California Street are the 3 trees at the northwest corner of the property.



These three beautiful oak trees that Legacy Community Health Services were saved for the new building because they represent what Legacy stands for. Our roots in the Montrose community go deep, back 30 years to when we were known as "The Montrose Clinic." The old trees symbolize the life we bring to community through our care services, and they serve as a symbol for those who have come before us. Because of those who came before us, we can leave our legacy with this heath clinic that can be a refuge in times of trouble, and symbol of hope in Montrose for 30 years and years to come.

Legacy Community Health Services Ground Breaking

Houston Mayor Annise Parker and local community leaders joined Legacy Community Health Services’ Executive Director Katy Caldwell, Legacy staff, board members, supporters and donors at a ground breaking ceremony of the new 40,000 square foot clinic under construction in Montrose at 1415 California St. on Wed., Nov.10.

Special thanks to D.E. Harvey Builders, Vice President Mark Hammer, Project Manager Cameron Alexander, and Superintendent Mike Hoffart for all their support and assistance.

In Ground Breaking Photo: Chairman of Legacy Endowment Board Melanie Gray, Houston City Council members Ed Gonzalez (Dist. H), Wanda Adams (Dist. D), Mayor Anise Parker, Sue Lovell (At-Large Position 2), Legacy Executive Director Katy Caldwell, Legacy President of the Board James A. Reeder, Jr. and Jay Allen, donor and previous owner of 1415 California.

Photo credit: David Clements

A beautiful day for construction

Today was a beautiful day in Houston, so the building site was full of activity.

Dump-truck after dump-truck would enter the site, back into the hole that was dug, and depart to let the next truck come in.

After the dump truck would leave, men in small bulldozers spread out the dirt.