The Story of Tanglewood, Houston’s Timeless Neighborhood
The story of Tanglewood began in the late 1940s, during a period of rapid expansion for Houston. Oil wealth and new industries were drawing families to the city in record numbers, and developers began looking westward for opportunities to create upscale suburban communities. The neighborhood was the vision of William G. Farrington, a prominent Houston developer and founder of the Farrington Company. In 1949, Farrington purchased more than 750 acres of rural land located along read more…