Beacon Shoe Store
If you’re wondering why the Rice Hotel shown in the 1907 Sanborn map doesn’t look quite right, that’s because the…
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Texas Dental College
The Texas Dental College started teaching future dentists in 1905 on “Kennedy Block” at the corner of Congress and Travis.…
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Texas Ship Supplies
This warehouse is still standing today at 3205 Harrisburg, although it looks slightly different. Most of the glass panes have…
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Underwood Typewriter Co
Today, the 609 Main @ Texas tower occupies the lower half of this block.
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W. Keating Pool Parlor
Judging from the crowd, it looks like W. Keating’s was a hot spot for Houston’s men to gather and play…
Snapshots
A barbershop scene in the Houston Heights
This one is a mystery as the photographer, date, and business name are all unknown. The only available information stated…
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Annie Hagen
Who was Annie Hagen? Annie Hagen (1863 – 1927) was a nurse, midwife, and property owner who had built quite…
