Continue Reading 625 Fannin Garage
Posted in 1930s Commercial/Office/Retail Extant Other TX - Greater Houston

625 Fannin Garage

Built around 1930 and now with a newer facade, this garage once was home to many retail establishments including Sak’s Shoe Store, Lou’s Shoes, Vale’s Man Shop, The Book Mart, and Capitol Jewelry Store.

Continue Reading El Tex Temple No. 114 – Houston
Posted in 1950s Advertisements/Articles Ephemera Extant Lodge TX - Greater Houston

El Tex Temple No. 114 – Houston

3801 Garrow St. – Houston TX (built 1950)

Continue Reading Lockwood National Bank – Houston
Posted in 1950s Advertisements/Articles Bank Demolished Ephemera Turkey Bend Industrial Survey TX - Greater Houston

Lockwood National Bank – Houston

1003 Lockwood Dr. – Houston TX (built 1957; demolished late 1990s)

Continue Reading Cameron Iron Works
Posted in 1930s Commercial/Office/Retail Extant TX - Greater Houston

Cameron Iron Works

711 Milby St. – Houston TX (built 1935)

Posted in 1980s Commercial/Office/Retail Extant TX - Greater Houston

Club 20/20 – Houston

2020 Leeland St. – Houston TX (built 1980)   This building has still has a late 1960s/1970s feel to it,…

Continue Reading Teas Nursery Company – Bellaire
Posted in 1920s Advertisements/Articles Commercial/Office/Retail Ephemera Other People and streets TX - Greater Houston

Teas Nursery Company – Bellaire

4400 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX (currently Evelyn’s Park)

Posted in 1940s Commercial/Office/Retail Extant TX - Greater Houston

Lone Star General Insurance Agency

3221 Fannin St. – Houston TX (built late 1940s)  

Posted in 1930s Extant Residential Residential - Apartments TX - Greater Houston

San Jacinto Apartments

1111 McIlhenny St. – Houston TX (built early 1930s)  

Continue Reading Bender Hotel/San Jacinto Building – Houston
Posted in Advertisements/Articles Demolished Ephemera Hotel/Motel Postcards TX - Greater Houston

Bender Hotel/San Jacinto Building – Houston

814 Main St. – Houston TX (built 1909; remodeled 1950; demolished August 2005)