Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech in Houston
At the time of this photo, John F. Kennedy was a US Senator from Massachusetts campaigning for the Presidency. During…
Snapshots
Month: July 2021
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule
First National Bank Building
The First National Bank, originally known as “Shepherd’s Bank,” was chartered in 1866. In 1867, Benjamin A. Shepherd became president…
Space City Time Capsule
Dumble Street Railroad Crossing
Today, this railroad intersection is relatively the same as it was 100 years ago. The two homes on the right…
Uncovering Houston
A brief history of the Franklin Beauty School
Origins Madame Nobia A. Franklin (1892–1934) started Franklin Beauty school in 1915. She initially taught and provided cosmetology services to…