Houston City Hall and Market House
The city block bordered by Congress, Milam, Preston, and Travis streets has a long and tumultuous history. The block was…
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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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Couple Dancing at the El Dorado Ballroom, 1962
Looks like a fantastic get together. Bonus – Check the pistol holstered on this gentleman’s hip. For more information on…
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Barbara Jordan and Lyndon B. Johnson
After his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated a sizable portion of his time to supporting and endorsing Barbara Jordan on…
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Barbara Jordan in front of the 1910 Courthouse
If you’re looking at the 1910 Courthouse today, you will not recognize the background of this photo at all. The…
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Young girl receiving the Polio vaccine, 1959
I love everything about this photo, from the doting expression on the Nurse’s face to the little girl’s smile. She…
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C. Jim Stewart and Stevenson’s Auto and Carriage Repair
Today, Minute Maid park occupies this section of Congress street.
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The Houston Chronicle Building
For over 100 years, the headquarters of the Houston Chronicle was located at the NW corner of Texas and Travis…
