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Photos of everyday Houstonians doing everyday things.

The Harris County 1910 Courthouse
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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…

Scenes of the El Dorado Ballroom: 1962-1964
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Scenes of the El Dorado Ballroom: 1962-1964

Benny A. Joseph (1924 – 2018) was an WWII Army veteran and one of four Black, professional photographers in Houston.…

Barbara Jordan and Lyndon B. Johnson
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Barbara Jordan and Lyndon B. Johnson

After his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated a sizable portion of his time to supporting and endorsing Barbara Jordan on…

Barbara Jordan in front of the 1910 Courthouse
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Barbara Jordan in front of the 1910 Courthouse

If you’re looking at the 1910 Courthouse today, you will not recognize the background of this photo at all. The…

A nurse administering the polio vaccine
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A nurse administering the polio vaccine

Dwight D. Eisenhower in Downtown Houston
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Dwight D. Eisenhower in Downtown Houston

Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech in Houston
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Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech in Houston

At the time of this photo, John F. Kennedy had not yet become President and was a US Senator from…

Posted Speed Limit
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Posted Speed Limit

Kids @ 4515 McKinney
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Kids @ 4515 McKinney

Nothing fancy, just an awesome picture of 3 adorable kids. Bonus: Change the Street View date back to 2015 and…

Scenes from Downtown Houston: 1943
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Scenes from Downtown Houston: 1943

John Vachon (1914 – 1975) was a world-traveling photographer and one of the 40-something odd photographers working for the Farm…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Houston
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Houston

In June of 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was campaigning through Texas and stopping in several of the larger cities.…

Barbecue Scene @ the Houston Rodeo
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Barbecue Scene @ the Houston Rodeo

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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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