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Places that have survived the city's "progress" and those that are only memories. Plus places that go bump in the night.

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    Houston's mid-century architectural heritage.
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  2. Historic Markers

    No one can go everywhere.  But each of us goes somewhere.  This is the place to post the Texas and other historical markers you've come across for other history buffs to enjoy.

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  1. Historic Houston Restaurants 1 2 3 4 57

    By groovehouse,   
    • 1.7k replies
    • 832.3k views

  2. Historic Houston Images 1 2 3 4 16

    By Duce,   
    • 458 replies
    • 193.5k views

  3. Historic Houston Amusement Parks & Places 1 2 3 4 15

    By belmontdrew,   
    • 447 replies
    • 251.2k views

  4. Astrodome History At 8400 Kirby Dr. 1 2 3 4 14

    By houstonsemipro,   
    • 390 replies
    • 100.6k views

  5. Wilshire Village Apartments At 1701 W. Alabama St. 1 2 3 4 13

    By DJ V Lawrence,   
    • 388 replies
    • 71.1k views

  6. Historic Houston Shopping Places 1 2 3 4 12

    By citykid09,   
    • 346 replies
    • 107.2k views

  7. Memories Of Sharpstown 1 2 3 4 12

    By Modernceo,   
    • 344 replies
    • 181.9k views

  8. Sakowitz Department Store At 1111 Main St. 1 2 3 4 12

    By citykid09,   
    • 343 replies
    • 157.3k views

  9. Houston In The 1960s 1 2 3 4 12

    By jb4647,   
    • 334 replies
    • 141.3k views

  10. Historic Houston Theaters 1 2 3 4 11

    By Subdude,   
    • 328 replies
    • 112.1k views

  11. Houston In The 1980s 1 2 3 4 9

    By Subdude,   
    • 263 replies
    • 135.5k views

  12. Addicks Reservoir Mystery Road And Cross 1 2 3 4 9

    By theoriginalkj,
    • 249 replies
    • 83.1k views

  13. Houston In The 1970s 1 2 3 4 9

    By cjlewis610,   
    • 241 replies
    • 133k views

  14. Memories Of Astroworld 1 2 3 4 8

    By 2112,   
    • 233 replies
    • 57.7k views

  15. Sears At 4201 South Main St. 1 2 3 4 8

    By Subdude,   
    • 233 replies
    • 76.7k views

  16. Memories Of Downtown 1 2 3 4 8

    By jb4647,   
    • 233 replies
    • 55.4k views

  17. Historic Houston Drive-In Theaters 1 2 3 4 8

    By Ashikaga,   
    • 230 replies
    • 116.1k views

  18. Historic Houston Roads 1 2 3 4 8

    By mblaise,   
    • 228 replies
    • 98.3k views

  19. Montagu Hotel At 804 Fannin St. 1 2 3 4 8

    By editor,   
    • 221 replies
    • 67.9k views

  20. Memories Of Aldine 1 2 3 4 8

    By Mark F. Barnes,   
    • 216 replies
    • 93.5k views

  21. Weingarten's Grocery Stores 1 2 3 4 8

    By doug,   
    • 214 replies
    • 94.1k views

  22. The Murder Of Joan Robinson Hill 1 2 3 4 7

    By Vertigo58,   
    • 209 replies
    • 249.5k views

  23. Historic Houston Car Dealers And Repair Shops 1 2 3 4 7

    By Subdude,   
    • 197 replies
    • 90k views

  24. What Did Your Neighborhood Look Like 1 2 3 4 7

    By Trophy Property,
    • 195 replies
    • 57.6k views

  25. Savoy Apartments/Hotel At 1616 Main St. 1 2 3 4 7

    By squatterkid,   
    • 192 replies
    • 90k views

  26. James West Mansion At 3303 Nasa Pkwy. 1 2 3 4 7

    By tmariar,   
    • 192 replies
    • 114.6k views

  27. Historic Houston Clubs 1 2 3 4 7

    By Subdude,   
    • 187 replies
    • 99.5k views

  28. Memorial City Mall History 1 2 3 4 7

    By sttombiz,   
    • 182 replies
    • 90k views

  29. Houston In The 1950s 1 2 3 4 6

    By Ashikaga,   
    • 178 replies
    • 62.9k views

  30. Memories Of The Heights 1 2 3 4 6

    By WesternGulf,   
    • 168 replies
    • 74.8k views

  31. U-Tote-Um Grocery/Convenience Stores 1 2 3 4 6

    By Ashikaga,   
    • 166 replies
    • 59.7k views

  32. Ben Milam Hotel At 1521 Texas Ave. 1 2 3 4 6

    By 77017,   
    • 159 replies
    • 43k views

  33. Gulfgate Mall History 1 2 3 4 6

    By Ashikaga,   
    • 158 replies
    • 87k views

  34. Houston Phone Numbers Became Numbers 1 2 3 4 6

    By BayouCityGirl,
    • 156 replies
    • 56.9k views

  35. Memories Of Riverside Terrace 1 2 3 4 6

    By PapillionWyngs,   
    • 151 replies
    • 71.2k views

  36. Gulfgate Roller Rink At 6839 Holmes Rd. 1 2 3 4 5

    By Ashikaga,   
    • 149 replies
    • 59.3k views

  37. Houston In The 1940s 1 2 3 4 5

    By 57Tbird,   
    • 149 replies
    • 91k views

  38. Jefferson Davis Hospital At 1101 Elder St. 1 2 3 4 5

    By Montrose1100,   
    • 148 replies
    • 106.7k views

  39. Historic Houston Visionaries & Most Prominent Socialites 1 2 3 4 5

    By Gary,   
    • 147 replies
    • 106.6k views

  40. Houston In The 1920s 1 2 3 4 5

    By Lowbrow,   
    • 144 replies
    • 81.5k views
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