First National Bank Building
The First National Bank, originally known as “Shepherd’s Bank,” was chartered in 1866. In 1867, Benjamin A. Shepherd became president…
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Then and now comparisons of various extant locations throughout Houston.
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Dumble Street Railroad Crossing
Today, this railroad intersection is relatively the same as it was 100 years ago. The two homes on the right…
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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.
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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…
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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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The Heights Theatre: 100 Years of Perseverance in a Demolition-Happy City
The Heights Theatre is a wonderful example of how Houstonians can sometimes do things right when it comes to historical…
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Pilsener on the Bayou
Breweries seem to be so ingrained into the very fabric of Houston’s cloth, that one might think the city’s had…
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Eller Wagon Works
Built in 1909, this brick warehouse was the home of Eller Wagon Works. Frank Eller and his son, Homer, founded…
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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.…