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