Segregated waiting room in Palestine, TX
This photo was taken in a medical clinic within Palestine, Texas by a photographer only known as “Watkins.” Note the…
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Snapshots of places frequented by Houstonians and every day people doing every day things throughout our city’s history.
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NASA Space Center
I stumbled across a wonderful collection of photos taken by Bert Brandt at what was then referred to as the…
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Jack Yates High School Glee Club
I love these higher resolution photos because there are so many details to unpack. Where to begin? Let’s start with…
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Gregory School 3rd graders
I wish I had the names of every individual in this photograph, but unfortunately, I only have the names of…
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Heights Streetcar scene
I love viewing these photos of the streetcars that once filled Houston’s streets. Could you imagine how things would be…
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Teen Hop @ the El Dorado Ballroom
This is one of those photos where you can’t help but to grin from ear to ear when you see…
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Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers
At the time of this photo, Wall & Stabe had only been at the Fannin St location for a little…
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Grand Central Station, early 1900s
The Grand Central Station seen in the photo was built in 1887 and located on Washington Avenue between 7th and…
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Photo of a young girl, 1900
I wish I had more backstory on this photograph, but unfortunately this little girl’s name is lost to history. There…
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Barbara Jordan and Sisters
This photo of the legendary Barbara Jordan has a personal spot in my favorites collection. Likely taken in the early…
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Crossing on a Green
In the background is the Great Jones building (708 Main), built in 1921, which is still standing today.
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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…