Photo of a young girl, 1900
I wish I had more backstory on this photograph, but unfortunately this little girl’s name is lost to history. There…
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Barbara Jordan and Sisters
This photo of the legendary Barbara Jordan has a personal spot in my favorites collection. Likely taken in the early…
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Crossing on a Green
In the background is the Great Jones building (708 Main), built in 1921, which is still standing today.
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W. A. Knight Veterinary Hospital
Below is a 1907 Sanborn map clipping showing the future location of W. A. Knight’s business. In the clipping, the…
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Bishop College Cooking Class, 1910
Erie D. Yates (1892-1971), daughter-in-law of Houston trailblazer, Rev. Jack Yates, is seated 2nd from the right in the front…
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Southwestern Paper Co.
This would have been located approximately where the right section of POST is today.
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Cotton Compress worker taking a break
Phenomenal photo of a hard-working man taking a break to hydrate. Look at the beads of sweat on his back,…
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Downtown crossing at a greenlight
These Houstonians appear to be crossing Main street from the 1000 block of Capitol to the 900 block of Capitol.…
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Standard Stables
Today, the Harris County 280th District Court, Houston City Auditor’s Office, and the Harris County Juvenile Justice center occupy the…
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Colored High School graduates, 1911
Built in 1893, Colored High School was renamed to Booker T. Washington High School in 1928. Originally located at 303…
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2 Kids and a Dog
If anyone knows who these adorable kids are, do let me know so I can update the post accordingly.