Continue Reading Granada Theater – Houston
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Granada Theater – Houston

9231 Jensen Dr. – Houston TX (built 1949; architect Raymond Smith)

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1014 Prairie St. – Houston TX

Build date unknown; tenants included Jacobe Bros. Electrical Co., Henderson Dental Clinic, Abel School of Dancing, Brown’s Jewelry, Southern Dental…

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Republic Bank – Baytown

315 W. Texas Ave. – Baytown TX (built ~1940)

Continue Reading 2209-2219 Congress – Houston
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2209-2219 Congress – Houston

This section of Congress St. (c. 1890s-1900) is one of the oldest and intact commercial areas left in Houston.

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National Biscuit Co.

5601 Canal St. – Houston TX (built 1940; also Duddy’s of Texas; currently vacant)  

Continue Reading Krupp & Tuffly – Houston
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Krupp & Tuffly – Houston

901 Main St. – Houston TX (built 1929)

Continue Reading Battelstein’s – Houston
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Battelstein’s – Houston

812 Main St. – Houston TX (built 1950)

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2000 Hussion St. warehouse – Houston

Built 1940    

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

431 Texas Ave. – Texas City TX