Brooke Smith, Houston

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Brooke Smith is a historic neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1905, it encompasses approximately 1,400 homes in the 77009 ZIP code. A central part of the neighborhood is Montie Beach Park, located at the center of the community. The park is also the name for Brooke Smith's neighborhood, Montie Beach Civic Club


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