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…
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Photos of places frequented by past Houstonians.
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Houston National Bank
Built in 1928, the building is now home to the Islamic Da’wah Center.
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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…
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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…
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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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Jesse H. Jones Lumber Co.
Jesse H. Jones Lumber Co was built in 1904 and demolished in 1926. Below is a Sanborn map clipping of…
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Hotel Harris
Long gone, the Hotel Harris was once located at the corner of Capitol and Milam streets. Today, the Pennzoil Place…
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Graham-Letcher Hat Co.
Messrs John W. Graham and Jack C. Letcher chartered the Graham-Letcher Hat Company in January 1910. They believed Houston was…
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Fidelity Bank and Trust Co.
This building is still exists today but may not be as noticeable due to a facelift. I linked a Google…
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Dixie Theatre
The Dixie was in operation from 1909 to 1924. Its location is now occupied by the 609 Main at Texas…
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Denver Stables
Denver Stables was located right in front of the Aquarium, where Bagby intersects Preston today.