Levy Bros Dry Goods Co.

Location: 309 Main
Levy Bros Dry Goods was founded by Abraham and Leo Levy in 1887. At one point, Levy Bros Dry Goods employed over 400 people, which was quite a feat at the time.

The building visible in the photo no longer exists and the location is currently occupied by the Harris County Administration Building.
A new building was designed in 1929 by Joseph Finger at 914 Main Street, which currently stands today. Finger’s original design was 4 stories, but the building was increased to 22 stories in 1939.

Courtesy of the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance