Continue Reading Overbrook Clinic – Houston
Posted in 1960s East Bellfort Survey Extant Hospital/Medical Other TX - Greater Houston

Overbrook Clinic – Houston

6629 Bellfort St. – Houston TX (built 1963)

Continue Reading Robertson Stadium – University of Houston
Posted in 1940s Demolished Other School/Library TX - Greater Houston

Robertson Stadium – University of Houston

3875 Holman St. – Houston TX (built 1942, demolished 2012)

Continue Reading 1967 Astrodome Fun & Games – Baseball
Posted in 1960s Advertisements/Articles Ephemera Other TX - Greater Houston

1967 Astrodome Fun & Games – Baseball

An advertisement showing the Houston Astros’ 1967 Astrodome game schedule and ticket information:

Continue Reading Toucan’s Tropical Cafe – Houston
Posted in 1920s 1980s Ephemera Extant Gas Station Matchbooks Other Restaurant/Bar TX - Greater Houston

Toucan’s Tropical Cafe – Houston

1606 White Oak Dr. (historically 202 White Oak Dr.) – Houston TX (build date unknown)

Continue Reading Franklin Auto Hotel – Houston
Posted in Commercial/Office/Retail Extant Other TX - Greater Houston

Franklin Auto Hotel – Houston

1103 (historically 1101-1109) Franklin St. – Houston TX (build date unknown)

Continue Reading Delmar Fieldhouse – Houston
Posted in 1950s Demolished Other TX - Greater Houston

Delmar Fieldhouse – Houston

2020 Mangum Rd., Houston TX (built 1958; demolished January 2014)

Continue Reading Gulfgate Cellar Club – Houston
Posted in 1960s Advertisements/Articles Demolished Ephemera Other TX - Greater Houston

Gulfgate Cellar Club – Houston

230 Gulfgate Mall – Houston TX

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 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)