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…
Snapshots
Month: July 2021
Business Directory Space City Time Capsule
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…
Space City Time Capsule
Dumble Street Railroad Crossing
Today, this railroad intersection is relatively the same as it was 100 years ago. The two homes on the right…
Uncovering Houston
A brief history of the Franklin Beauty School
Origins Franklin Beauty School was started in 1915 by Madame Nobia A. Franklin (1892–1934), who taught and provided cosmetology services…