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Space City Time Capsule

Then and now snapshots of various extant locations throughout Houston.

James Bute Co. Warehouse
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James Bute Co. Warehouse

This lovely beauty still stands at 711 Williams Street and has been repurposed into Dakota Lofts.

First National Bank Building
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First National Bank Building

Dumble Street Railroad Crossing
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Dumble Street Railroad Crossing

Today, this railroad intersection is relatively the same as it was 100 years ago. The two homes on the right…

Baker’s Block, 1924
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Baker’s Block, 1924

Today, the location of Baker’s Block is occupied by a parking lot. However, the First United Methodist Church in the…

Houston Drug Company
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Houston Drug Company

The building still exists and currently houses Harris County Annex 18.

Then and Now: SW Corner of Main @ Prairie
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Then and Now: SW Corner of Main @ Prairie

The three-story building in the foreground is the Stegeman Building built in 1879 by its namesake, Frederick W. Stegeman. It…

Houston Waterworks facility @ 27 Artesian Place
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Houston Waterworks facility @ 27 Artesian Place

The present-day Houston Waterworks facility is now located further west near Sabine Street. Once I get the chance, I am…

Houston National Bank @ 202 Main Street
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Houston National Bank @ 202 Main Street

Built in 1928, the building is now occupied by the Islamic Da’wah Center.

H.A. Paine’s Machinery
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H.A. Paine’s Machinery

Herbert Albert Paine (b. 1858) was a salesman for Erie City Iron Works, a boiler and engine company based out…

The Rice Hotel @ Main and Texas
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The Rice Hotel @ Main and Texas

The Rice Hotel is one of the most iconic and recognizable structures in Houston, but few know the history of…

The Heights Theatre: 97 Years of Perseverance in a Demolition-Happy City
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The Heights Theatre: 97 Years of Perseverance in a Demolition-Happy City

The Heights Theatre is a beautiful example of how Houstonians can sometimes do things right when it comes to historical…

Pilsener on the Bayou
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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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