Business Directory
Photos of places frequented by past Houstonians.
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Class
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church was originally founded in 1872 and located at 2800 Opelousas @ Clark Street. The contemporary…
Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers
At the time this photo was taken, Wall & Stabe had been at the Fannin St location for a little…
A brief history of Houston’s Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station was built in 1887 and located on Washington Avenue between 7th and 8th streets. It was remodeled…
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…
Southwestern Paper Co.
This would have been located approximately where the right section of POST is today.
Standard Stables
Today, the Harris County 280th District Court, Houston City Auditor’s Office, and the Harris County Juvenile Justice center occupy the…
Texas Warehouse Co.
The Texas Warehouse Co. was originally located at the corner of Cedar and Baker Streets. Today, Cedar street no longer…
Foley Bros
If you’re thinking that this is the same family namesake as the Foley’s stores we are all familiar with, you…
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…
James Bute Co. Warehouse
This building still stands at 711 Williams Street and has been repurposed into Dakota Lofts.