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Ever wondered about the story behind the boarded-up, windowless high-rise in downtown Houston?

In 1972, the space- and race-car-themed Holiday Inn was the largest in the continental U.S. Later, it was owned by the Beatles' guru. Now, a shell of its former self, the building at 801 St. Joseph Parkway awaits reinvention.

Got any interesting stories about abandoned buildings in the Houston area? Send them to me by replying to this email.

Yasmeen Khalifa, Audience Engagement Producer

yasmeen.khalifa@houstonchronicle.com

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