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Photos of places frequented by past Houstonians.

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…

Barron and Friedlander
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Barron and Friedlander

Ayers Auto Company
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Ayers Auto Company

Alex Clark Motor Car Co.
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Alex Clark Motor Car Co.

Zerbe Marble & Granite
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Zerbe Marble & Granite

Yates Colored High School
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Yates Colored High School

Yates Colored High School, named after Reverend John Henry “Jack” Yates, was built in February of 1926 at 2610 Elgin…

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Class
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Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Class

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church was originally founded in 1872 and located at 2800 Conti @ Clark Street. The contemporary…

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

The photo seen here was taken in 1911, 2 years after Wall & Stabe moved their business to this 1101…

A brief history of Houston’s Grand Central Station
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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
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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…

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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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