History
“Sig Byrd’s Houston,” by Houston’s very own Sigman Byrd, has found a permanent home on my bookshelf
Sig Byrd’s Houston is a collection of stories written by a man who took the time and effort to explore…
NASA Space Center
The following photos were taken by Bert Brandt at what was then referred to as the Manned Spacecraft Center or…
Yates Colored High School
Yates Colored High School, named after Reverend John Henry “Jack” Yates, was built in February of 1926 at 2610 Elgin…
Houston’s Farmer’s Market on the Bayou
Before the Wortham Theater Center, there was a Farmer’s Market right on the Buffalo Bayou. Well, actually…before Wortham Theater Center,…
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Class
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church was originally founded in 1872 and located at 2800 Conti @ Clark Street. The contemporary…
Anna Johnson Dupree
Intro The subject of this edition of “Uncovering Houston” will be Mrs. Anna Johnson Dupree. She was an extremely important…
Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers
The photo seen here was taken in 1911, 2 years after Wall & Stabe moved their business to this 1101…
A brief history of Houston’s Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station was built in 1887 and located on Washington Avenue between 7th and 8th streets. It was remodeled…
Photo of a young girl
There were no names associated with this photo aside from that of the photography studio, North & Lenny, who at…
Barbara Jordan and Sisters
Likely taken in the early 50s (a guess based on the age of appearance), here we see Barbara posing in…