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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 tumultuous history. The block was…

1910 Courthouse Under Construction
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1910 Courthouse Under Construction

Couple Dancing at the El Dorado Ballroom, 1962
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Couple Dancing at the El Dorado Ballroom, 1962

Looks like a fantastic get together. Bonus – Check the pistol holstered on this gentleman’s hip. For more information on…

James Bute Co. Warehouse
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James Bute Co. Warehouse

This lovely beauty 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

Today, Texas Tower sits in this location.

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