Business Directory
Photos of places frequented by past Houstonians.
Texas Ice and Fuel Co
This ice shop would have been located on the 4700 block of Canal St, at the corner of Maplewood, which…
Houston Motor Car Company
Today, the Harris County Central Plant sits in this location.
C.W. Beardsley: The Bicycle Man
If you lived in Houston during the year 1911, and owned a bike, you may have been well-acquainted with Mr.…
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…
Macatee Warehouse
Built in 1858, the Macatee Warehouse was a once the center of trade within the city of Houston. The warehouse…
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
The building has received quite the facelift, but is still standing and currently houses the Harris County Annex 18.
Temple Beth Israel
Built in 1924 by architect and congregation member, Joseph Finger (1887-1953), the Temple Beth Israel served the Orthodox Beth Israel…