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Month: January 2022

Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers
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Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers

At the time of this photo, Wall & Stabe had only been at the Fannin St location for a little…

Grand Central Station, early 1900s
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Grand Central Station, early 1900s

The Grand Central Station seen in the photo was built in 1887 and located on Washington Avenue between 7th and…

Photo of a young girl, 1900
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Photo of a young girl, 1900

I wish I had more backstory on this photograph, but unfortunately this little girl’s name is lost to history. There…

Barbara Jordan and Sisters
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Barbara Jordan and Sisters

This photo of the legendary Barbara Jordan has a personal spot in my favorites collection. Likely taken in the early…

Crossing on a Green
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Crossing on a Green

In the background is the Great Jones building (708 Main), built in 1921, which is still standing today.

W. A. Knight Veterinary Hospital
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W. A. Knight Veterinary Hospital

Below is a 1907 Sanborn map clipping showing the future location of W. A. Knight’s business. In the clipping, the…

Bishop College Cooking Class, 1910
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Bishop College Cooking Class, 1910

Erie D. Yates (1892-1971), daughter-in-law of Houston trailblazer, Rev. Jack Yates, is seated 2nd from the right in the front…

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