Continue Reading The Gardens of Bammel Lane – Houston
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The Gardens of Bammel Lane – Houston

The Gardens of Bammel Lane was a collection of older relocated homes…

Continue Reading James Bute Paint – Houston
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James Bute Paint – Houston

205 (historically 31-33) Main St. – Houston TX (build date unknown)

Continue Reading Beach Hotel – Galveston
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Beach Hotel – Galveston

Built in 1882

Continue Reading Latham Furniture – Houston
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Latham Furniture – Houston

701 Main St. (historically 141 Main St.) – Houston TX

Continue Reading Heim Candy Factory – Houston
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Heim Candy Factory – Houston

610 Preston St. – Houston TX (built 1804; demolition date unknown)

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Weingarten Grocery & Saloon – Houston

1601 Congress St. (historically 201 Congress St.) – Houston TX (built late 1800s) This small commercial building was once home…

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Mackay TX

Mackay TX, just southwest of Wharton, was established in 1881 and was along the New York, Texas and Mexican Railroad.

Continue Reading Henke’s Fifth Ward Grocery – Houston
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Henke’s Fifth Ward Grocery – Houston

1200 Rothwell (Nance) St. – Houston TX (built 1880s)

Continue Reading Henke & Pillot Stores – Houston
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Henke & Pillot Stores – Houston

Henry Henke brought his New Orleans grocery store to Houston around 1872…