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Man in a suit posing on a car
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Man in a suit posing on a car

I don’t think any of us could look this cool if we tried. If anyone knows who this Houstonian is,…

Scenes at Vick’s Park: 1895
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Scenes at Vick’s Park: 1895

Vick’s Park was located along Buffalo Bayou where the “cloverleaf” loops connecting Waugh, Memorial, and Allen Parkway are today.

Men roasting meat on the 4th of July
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Men roasting meat on the 4th of July

The Majestic Theatre (Texas Ave)
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The Majestic Theatre (Texas Ave)

The majority of Houstonians today have no recollection of this building as a theater. Instead, most of us remember this…

Sellers-Dorland Nursery
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Sellers-Dorland Nursery

Today, The Star apartment building is located where this nursery once stood.

The Houston Post building
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The Houston Post building

The Houston Post was founded in 1880 by Gail Borden Johnson and was Houston’s #1 newspaper for 115 years. In…

1879 Houston Waterworks facility
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule

1879 Houston Waterworks facility

William E. “Ned” Jones: One of Houston’s first Black police officers
Uncovering Houston

William E. “Ned” Jones: One of Houston’s first Black police officers

During Reconstruction, Houston began establishing its police force which had previously consisted of volunteers. In 1873, the Houston police force…

Houston National Bank
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule

Houston National Bank

Built in 1928, the building is now home to the Islamic Da’wah Center.

H.A. Paine’s Machinery
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule

H.A. Paine’s Machinery

Herbert Albert Paine (b. 1858) was a salesman for Erie City Iron Works, a boiler and engine company based out…

A Brief History of the Rice Hotel
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A Brief History of the Rice Hotel

Houston’s Rice Hotel is one of the most iconic and recognizable structures in Houston, but few know the history of…

J.H. Fuch’s Meat Market
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J.H. Fuch’s Meat Market

Fuch’s Meat Market was created by husband-wife duo John and Gertrude Fuchs. Like most families of the time, they lived…

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A Texan with a passion for Houston, Black, and Southern history.

I love genealogy, reading, video games, and annoying my boyfriend with historical tidbits he couldn’t care less about.

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