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Month: July 2023

H. N. Frachtmann’s Jewelry Shop
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H. N. Frachtmann’s Jewelry Shop

This episode of “Business Directory” will not be the usual map comparison that I usually present. This one is spicy…

R. E. Price Co.
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R. E. Price Co.

According to advertisements at the time, R. E. Price sold Eperson ready-mixed paints, glass, wallpaper, and paint supplies.

Beacon Shoe Store
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Beacon Shoe Store

If you’re wondering why the Rice Hotel shown in the 1907 Sanborn map doesn’t look quite right, that’s because the…

Travelers Hotel
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Travelers Hotel

Texas Dental College
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Texas Dental College

The Texas Dental College started teaching future dentists in 1905 on “Kennedy Block” at the corner of Congress and Travis.…

Texas Ship Supplies
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Texas Ship Supplies

This warehouse is still standing today at 3205 Harrisburg, although it looks slightly different. Most of the glass panes have…

Underwood Typewriter Co
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Underwood Typewriter Co

Today, the 609 Main @ Texas tower occupies the lower half of this block.

W. Keating Pool Parlor
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W. Keating Pool Parlor

Judging from the crowd, it looks like W. Keating’s was a hot spot for Houston’s men to gather and play…

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A Texan with a passion for local, Southern, and ancient history.

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

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