“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…
Byrd Watching
Texas History
Snapshots
NASA Space Center
The following photos were taken by Bert Brandt at what was then referred to as the Manned Spacecraft Center or…
Uncovering Houston
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,…
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Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers
The photo seen here was taken in 1911, 2 years after Wall & Stabe moved their business to this 1101…
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W. A. Knight Veterinary Hospital
Below is a 1907 Sanborn map clipping showing the future location of W. A. Knight’s business. In the clipping, the…
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Southwestern Paper Co.
This would have been located approximately where the right section of POST is today.
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Standard Stables
Today, the Harris County 280th District Court, Houston City Auditor’s Office, and the Harris County Juvenile Justice center occupy the…
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Texas Warehouse Co.
The Texas Warehouse Co. was originally located at the corner of Cedar and Baker Streets. Today, Cedar street no longer…
Snapshots
Lords’ Cycle Club
Here’s a great article on Lords’ Cycle Club, courtesy of Houstonia Magazine.
Snapshots
The Harris County 1910 Courthouse
The first Harris County courthouse was a 2-story structure constructed in 1838. The 1910 version that we all know today…
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James Bute Co. Warehouse
This building still stands at 711 Williams Street and has been repurposed into Dakota Lofts.