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Photos of places frequented by past Houstonians.

Macatee Warehouse
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Macatee Warehouse

Built in 1858, the Macatee Warehouse was a once the center of trade within the city of Houston. The warehouse…

South Texas Commercial National Bank
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South Texas Commercial National Bank

Built in 1910, the South Texas National Bank was originally located at 215 Main Street. Even though it was added…

Houston Drug Company
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Houston Drug Company

The building has received quite the facelift, but is still standing and currently houses the Harris County Annex 18.

Temple Beth Israel
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Temple Beth Israel

Built in 1924 by architect and congregation member, Joseph Finger (1887-1953), the Temple Beth Israel served the Orthodox Beth Israel…

Mosehart & Keller Automobile Co.
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Mosehart & Keller Automobile Co.

Mosehart & Keller Co, the finest purveyors of automobiles and carriages at the time, was located at the SE corner…

Levy Bros Dry Goods Co.
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Levy Bros Dry Goods Co.

Levy Bros Dry Goods was founded by Abraham and Leo Levy in 1887. At one point, Levy Bros Dry Goods…

Bering Manufacturing Co.
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Bering Manufacturing Co.

The Bering Family is well-known in Houston for their many businesses over the last 140 years. If the last name…

The Stegeman Building
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The Stegeman Building

The Stegeman Building was constructed in 1879 by its namesake, Frederick W. Stegeman. It was originally built with two stories…

LeBlanc’s Fried Foods
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LeBlanc’s Fried Foods

LeBlanc’s was apparently a very popular fried foods restaurant during 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. I could not find much information…

Kinney Concrete Stone Co.
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Kinney Concrete Stone Co.

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.

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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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Email: eboni@curioushistonian.com

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