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…
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Pilsener on the Bayou
Houston & Beer, Sitting in a Tree As of 2019, a whopping 64 craft breweries call Houston home. Soon, we’ll…
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Mary Armstrong: A Freedwoman
Mary Armstrong, a formerly enslaved woman, was interviewed by the Works Projects Administration (WPA) at her Houston residence on August…
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Eller Wagon Works
Built in 1909, this brick warehouse was the home of Eller Wagon Works. Frank Eller and his son, Homer, founded…
Byrd Watching
Where lies Tom, the beloved mascot of Houston’s Fire Department?
On November 15, 1947, Sigman Byrd shared the charming story of Tom, the hound dog mascot of the Houston Fire…
Houston's Freedmen
Sarah Ford: A Freedwoman
Preface This post is the first of a new category, “70 Years of Freedom,” which will consist of the first-hand…
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D. L. Fontaine Service Station
D. L. Fontaine Service Station, also known as Houston Avenue Service Station. was located at the corner of Houston Avenue…
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Frenchtown: Where the gumbo was hot and the accents were thick
Frenchtown Origins On November 7, 1947, Sigman Byrd took his readers on a stroll to Frenchtown, a Creole-French neighborhood to…
Uncovering Houston
Elbert Terry: The Sunnyside American Dream
Duality Houston’s historic neighborhood of Sunnyside is notorious for being high in crime and severely impoverished. This is not untrue…
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The Yates Family: A Testament to the Indomitable Spirit and Perseverance of the Formerly Enslaved
Beginnings in Bondage John Henry “Jack” Yates was born into slavery on July 11, 1828 to Robert and Rachel Yates,…
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At Del Monico Spaghetti House, your plate comes with a side of bibs
We’ve all been the victim of a large, messy meal at a restaurant. Sometimes the burger is just too sloppy…
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“Misty” Howard: The Travis Street Magician With A Mean Sleight of Hand
In the October 6, 1947 printing of The Stroller, magician “Misty” Howard invites Byrd to his magic shop for some…