Houston’s Farmer’s Market on the Bayou
Before the Wortham Theater Center, there was a Farmer’s Market right on the Buffalo Bayou. Well, actually…before Wortham Theater Center,…
Uncovering Houston
Uncovering Houston
A deeper look into Houstonians who made an impact in their communities and/or the city in general. Typically individuals who are otherwise “unknown.”
Uncovering Houston
Anna Johnson Dupree
Intro It has been a while since I have done an Uncovering Houston post. These take a bit of time…
Uncovering Houston
Pete and Jimmy Menutis: A legacy of integrated fun in a segregated Houston
Pete Menutis, pictured leaning against his bar, operated an integrated saloon here in Houston. Aptly named “Pete Menutis’ Saloon,” the…
Uncovering Houston
William E. “Ned” Jones: One of Houston’s first Black police officers
During Reconstruction, Houston began work on establishing its police force which had previously consisted of volunteers. In 1873, the Houston…
Uncovering Houston
Houston’s Segregated Mardi Gras: “No-Tsu-Oh” and “De-Ro-Loc No-Tsu Oh”
At one point, Houston (yes, our Houston), had its very own Mardi Gras-like festival. No-Tsu-Oh, Houston spelled backwards, was a…
Uncovering Houston
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…
Uncovering Houston
Elbert Terry: The Sunnyside American Dream
The only time Houston’s historic neighborhood of Sunnyside comes up in conversation nowadays is if the topic of discussion is…
Uncovering Houston
A Celebration of Freedom on Lyons Avenue
I was flipping through some historical archives and came across some fascinating photos of a Juneteenth parade in Houston. The…
Uncovering Houston
The Home of John Henry “Jack” Yates: A Testament to the Indomitable Spirit and Perseverance of the Formerly Enslaved
John Henry “Jack” Yates was born into slavery on July 11, 1828 in Virginia. His parents, Robert and Rachel Yates,…
Uncovering Houston
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…
Uncovering Houston
Houston’s “Moving Sidewalk,” before Billy Gibbons
If you take a walk along the Buffalo Bayou, the remnants of a Houston installation thought to be long gone…