Eller Wagon Works
Built in 1909, this brick warehouse was the home of Eller Wagon Works. Frank Eller and his son, Homer, founded…
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule
Month: August 2020
Byrd Watching
Where lies Tom, the beloved mascot of Houston’s Fire Department?
On November 15, 1947, Sigman Byrd blessed his readers with the charming story of Tom, the hound dog mascot of…
Houston's Freedmen
Sarah Ford: A Freedwoman
Preface This post is the first of a new category, “70 Years of Freedom,” which will consist of the first-hand…
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule
D. L. Fontaine Service Station
D. L. Fontaine Service Station was located at the corner of Houston Avenue and Crockett St in Houston’s First Ward.…