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Santa Fe RR Viaduct (GHER)
Uncovering Houston

Santa Fe RR Viaduct (GHER)

The Galveston-Houston Electric Railway, also referred to as GHER or The Galveston Interurban, was an electric passenger rail line that…

Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech in Houston
Snapshots

Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech in Houston

At the time of this photo, John F. Kennedy had not yet become President and was a US Senator from…

First National Bank Building
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…

Dumble Street Railroad Crossing
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…

R. White Manufacturing Co.
Business Directory

R. White Manufacturing Co.

A brief history of the Franklin Beauty School
Uncovering Houston

A brief history of the Franklin Beauty School

Origins Franklin Beauty School was started in 1915 by Madame Nobia A. Franklin (1892–1934), who taught and provided cosmetology services…

Posted Speed Limit
Snapshots

Posted Speed Limit

Baker’s Block
Business Directory

Baker’s Block

Today, the location of Baker’s Block is occupied by a parking lot.

Macatee Warehouse
Business Directory

Macatee Warehouse

Built in 1858, the Macatee Warehouse was a once the center of trade within the city of Houston. The warehouse…

Kids @ 4515 McKinney
Snapshots

Kids @ 4515 McKinney

Nothing fancy, just an awesome picture of 3 adorable kids. Bonus: Change the Street View date back to 2015 and…

South Texas Commercial National Bank
Business Directory

South Texas Commercial National Bank

Built in 1910, the South Texas National Bank was originally located at 215 Main Street. Even though it was added…

Houston Drug Company
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule

Houston Drug Company

The building has received quite the facelift, but is still standing and currently houses the Harris County Annex 18.

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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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Email: eboni@curioushistonian.com

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