The Colored Carnegie Library
The Houston Public Library opened in 1895 and allowed entry to “all users” for a small fee. Well, in 1895,…
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Sears on Main Street, 1940s
At the time of its opening in 1939, the Downtown Sears location was the largest department store in Houston. The…
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Rainbow Theatre in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town
The Rainbow Theatre was a popular theater located in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town (Fourth Ward). At the time, like the rest…
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Abe and Pappy’s Ballroom
I can’t tell if they’re doing the Jitterbug, or the Lindy Hop, but whatever it is they look good doing…
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Pilsener on the Bayou
Houston loves beer. As of 2019, our beloved Bayou City is home to 64 craft breweries with more and more…
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Eller Wagon Works
The subject of today’s Space City Time Capsule will be Eller Wagon Works, located at the corner of Commerce and…
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D. L. Fontaine Service Station
This post features D. L. Fontaine Service Station, located at the corner of Houston Avenue and Crockett Street in Houston’s…
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Jefferson’s Gulf Service Station on Chocolate Bayou Road
This young man is Clerch Edgar Jefferson and he was the owner of the fine establishment in the photo, which…
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At Del Monico Spaghetti House, your plate comes with a side of bibs
We’ve all been at a restaurant that serves big, messy meals and managed to make a mess at our table.…
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Tony Russo’s Grocery Shop
This interesting building at 1620 Edwards St. demanded my immediate attention during a late-night bike ride through Houston’s Old 6th…