Jack Yates High School Glee Club
I love these higher resolution photos because there are so many details to unpack. Where to begin? Let’s start with…
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Houston Black History
Byrd Watching
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Class
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church was originally founded in 1872 and located at 2800 Opelousas @ Clark Street. The contemporary…
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Couple Dancing at the El Dorado Ballroom, 1962
Looks like a fantastic get together. Bonus – Check the pistol holstered on this gentleman’s hip. For more information on…
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Franklin Beauty School Students Boarding a GreyHound Bus to Austin
In today’s world, you can do virtually anything online from the convenience of your own home. School exam? Online. Driver’s…
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Houston shoppers, 1943
This phenomenal photo was taken from the sidewalk at the NE corner of Main and Capitol Streets, facing SE. The…
Uncovering Houston
Pete and Jimmy Menutis: A legacy of integrated fun in a segregated Houston
Pete Menutis, pictured leaning against his bar, operated an integrated saloon here in Houston. Aptly named “Pete Menutis’ Saloon,” the…
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Black soldiers @ Camp Logan
This is one of my favorite historical photos in existence. If you are unaware of the extremely important events that…
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Man in a suit on a car
I don’t think any of us could look this cool if we tried. If anyone knows who this Houstonian is,…
Uncovering Houston
William E. “Ned” Jones: One of Houston’s first Black police officers
During Reconstruction, Houston began work on establishing its police force which had previously consisted of volunteers. In 1873, the Houston…
Uncovering Houston
Jefferson’s Gulf Service Station on Chocolate Bayou Road
This young man is Clerch Edgar Jefferson and he was the owner of the fine establishment in the photo, which…
Uncovering Houston
A Celebration of Freedom on Lyons Avenue
I was flipping through some historical archives and came across some fascinating photos of a Juneteenth parade in Houston. The…