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,…
A deeper look into Houstonians who made an impact in their communities and/or the city in general. Typically individuals who are otherwise “unknown.”
Before the Wortham Theater Center, there was a Farmer’s Market right on the Buffalo Bayou. Well, actually…before Wortham Theater Center,…
Intro It has been a while since I have done an Uncovering Houston post. These take a bit of time…
Pete Menutis, pictured leaning against his bar, operated an integrated saloon here in Houston. Aptly named “Pete Menutis’ Saloon,” the…
During Reconstruction, Houston began work on establishing its police force which had previously consisted of volunteers. In 1873, the Houston…
At one point, Houston (yes, our Houston), had its very own Mardi Gras-like festival. No-Tsu-Oh, Houston spelled backwards, was a…
This young man is Clerch Edgar Jefferson and he was the owner of the fine establishment in the photo, which…
The only time Houston’s historic neighborhood of Sunnyside comes up in conversation nowadays is if the topic of discussion is…
I was flipping through some historical archives and came across some fascinating photos of a Juneteenth parade in Houston. The…
John Henry “Jack” Yates was born into slavery on July 11, 1828 in Virginia. His parents, Robert and Rachel Yates,…
This interesting building at 1620 Edwards St. demanded my immediate attention during a late-night bike ride through Houston’s Old 6th…
If you take a walk along the Buffalo Bayou, the remnants of a Houston installation thought to be long gone…