Continue Reading Houston People and Streets: Harvey T.D. Wilson
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Houston People and Streets: Harvey T.D. Wilson

Harvey T.D. Wilson (1858-1922) was the son of James T.D. Wilson, Mayor of Houston in 1874 and 1877-1878.

Continue Reading St. Anthony’s Home for the Aged – Houston
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St. Anthony’s Home for the Aged – Houston

6301 Almeda Rd. (built 1963; currently Marquis Lofts; also Alta Lofts, St. Anthony Center)   Exterior/renovation, 2004:     New…

Continue Reading St. Anthony Center Houston
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St. Anthony Center Houston

6301 Almeda Rd. (built 1963; currently Alta Lofts)   Exterior/renovation, 2004:     New wing:   Chapel (demolished) – 2003:…

Continue Reading White Lodge Motel/Motor Court – El Campo TX
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White Lodge Motel/Motor Court – El Campo TX

1403 (historically 1503) East Jackson St. – El Campo TX (build date(s) unknown)

Continue Reading Alamotel Courts Houston
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Alamotel Courts Houston

8700 S. Main St. – Houston TX

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William Penn Hotel – Houston

1423 Texas Ave. – Houston TX (built 1925, demolished January 2006)

Continue Reading Mitchell’s Service Station – Texas City
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Mitchell’s Service Station – Texas City

431 Texas Ave. – Texas City TX

Continue Reading Big Chief Foods
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Big Chief Foods

12460 Highway 6 – Santa Fe TX (built 1974)

Continue Reading 1956 Houston Parade of Homes – The Texan Americana
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1956 Houston Parade of Homes – The Texan Americana

7510 Cayton St. – Houston TX