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Originally Posted by benp
I disagree that these are "old money" neighborhoods, River Oaks and Memorial didn't really become developed until mid 20th Century, and West U was a typical suburb until the late 20th Century when all the old ranch houses and bungalows were torn down and replaced.
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River Oaks has consistently been the center of Houston's old money since the 20's. It's where most of the oil wealth settled and has remained since. Memorial, yes came later, but these two areas have been centers of old money since they were established. West U is an extension of the Museum District and the Broadacres are which as you mentioned transitioned and gentrified and they are wealthy areas now but with a lot more nouveau riche. They are more akin to the Heights or Tanglewood than River Oaks. My lawn guy lives on North Blvd.