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Month: October 2021

Lords’ Cycle Club
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Lords’ Cycle Club

Here’s a great article on Lords’ Cycle Club, courtesy of Houstonia Magazine.

Houston City Hall and Market House
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Houston City Hall and Market House

The city block bordered by Congress, Milam, Preston, and Travis streets has a long and fiery history. The block was…

The Harris County 1910 Courthouse
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The Harris County 1910 Courthouse

The first Harris County courthouse was a 2-story structure constructed in 1838. The 1910 version that we all know today…

Scenes of the El Dorado Ballroom: 1962-1964
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Scenes of the El Dorado Ballroom: 1962-1964

Benny A. Joseph (1924 – 2018) was an WWII Army veteran and one of four Black, professional photographers in Houston.…

James Bute Co. Warehouse
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James Bute Co. Warehouse

This building still stands at 711 Williams Street and has been repurposed into Dakota Lofts.

Barbara Jordan and Lyndon B. Johnson
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Barbara Jordan and Lyndon B. Johnson

After his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated a sizable portion of his time to supporting and endorsing Barbara Jordan on…

Bering-Cortes Hardware Co
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Bering-Cortes Hardware Co

Who is The Curious Histonian?

A Texan with a passion for Houston, Black, and Southern history.

I love genealogy, reading, video games, and annoying my boyfriend with historical tidbits he couldn’t care less about.

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