Houston National Bank
Built in 1928, the building is now home to the Islamic Da’wah Center.
Built in 1928, the building is now home to the Islamic Da’wah Center.
Herbert Albert Paine (b. 1858) was a salesman for Erie City Iron Works, a boiler and engine company based out…
The Rice Hotel is one of the most iconic and recognizable structures in Houston, but few know the history of…
This location was the first of three, which included the 2500 block of North Shepherd and 5801 Washington Avenue. Bonus:…
Jesse H. Jones Lumber Co was built in 1904 and demolished in 1926. Below is a Sanborn map clipping of…
The Heights Theatre is a wonderful example of how Houstonians can sometimes do things right when it comes to historical…
No-Tsu-Oh, Houston spelled backwards, was a city-wide festival that usually lasted for several days on end. People would bust out…
Long gone, the Hotel Harris was once located at the corner of Capitol and Milam streets. Today, the Pennzoil Place…
Today, the Lyric Tower stands where this hat shop was once located.
This building is still located there today, but has received a facelift. I linked a Google Maps street view of…