The Gregory Institute: The Cornerstone of Houston’s Freedmen’s Town
The Gregory Institute was founded in 1870 and named after Union officer, Edgar Mantlebert Gregory. He was an outspoken abolitionist…
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Frank Schlueter
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First National Bank Building
The First National Bank, originally known as “Shepherd’s Bank,” was chartered in 1866. In 1867, Benjamin A. Shepherd became president…
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Dumble Street Railroad Crossing
Today, this railroad intersection is relatively the same as it was 100 years ago. The two homes on the right…
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South Texas Commercial National Bank
Built in 1910, the South Texas National Bank was originally located at 215 Main Street. Even though it was added…
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Temple Beth Israel
Built in 1924 by architect and congregation member, Joseph Finger (1887-1953), the Temple Beth Israel served the Orthodox Beth Israel…
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Houston National Bank
Built in 1928, the building is now home to the Islamic Da’wah Center.
Uncovering Houston
A brief history of Houston’s segregated Mardi Gras: “No-Tsu-Oh” and “De-Ro-Loc No-Tsu Oh”
No-Tsu-Oh, Houston spelled backwards, was a city-wide festival that usually lasted for several days on end. People would bust out…
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Car Accident in South Houston
When you hear someone say how terrible Houston drivers have gotten lately, show them this photo. Houstonians ain’t new to…