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…
Uncovering Houston
History
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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,…
Business Directory Byrd Watching
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…
Byrd Watching
“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…
Byrd Watching
Mrs. Adelaide Chapin: Sigman Byrd’s florist of choice
On October 1, 1947, Sigman Byrd claimed that the only florist he’d purchase hydrangeas from was Mrs. Adelaide Chapin. Hydrangeas…
Uncovering Houston
Houston’s “Moving Sidewalk,” before Billy Gibbons
Along the Buffalo Bayou, the remnants of a long gone Houston installation can be seen underneath the I-45 overpass. The…