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Month: January 2022

Wall & Stabe Co. Undertakers
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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…

A brief history of Houston’s Grand Central Station
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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
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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
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Barbara Jordan and Sisters

Likely taken in the early 50s (a guess based on the age of appearance), here we see Barbara posing in…

W. A. Knight Veterinary Hospital
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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…

Bishop College Cooking Class
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Bishop College Cooking Class

Erie D. Yates (1892-1971), daughter-in-law of Houston trailblazer, Rev. Jack Yates, is seated 2nd from the right in the front…

Who is The Curious Histonian?

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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Email: eboni@curioushistonian.com

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