This site was the location of the Alamo Hotel. I have some vague memories of the demo being somewhat controversial in the '80s. It's been mentioned on here before, but it was torn down for a roundish Lamar Financial Plaza tower that was close to 30-stories. But Lamar Financial went out of business during the saving and loan crisis.
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33102/
An old postcard:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/boston...ary/6921777991