Two historically important seafaring monuments dating back to World War I (1914-1919) can be found in the Greater Houston area. The grander of the two is the Battleship Texas BB-35, saved from the scrap yard by donations from the people of Texas, and brought here for retirement. Few people realize, however, another World War I […]
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Bolivar Memories by Joe Pratt
To read the full text of this article by Joe Pratt that appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
Memories of Bolivar and the Linn House
To read the full text of this article by Hilda Lopez that appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
Volume 6, Number 2
Ideson and Preservation Vol. 6, No. 2 (Spring 2009) Download PDFLetter from Editor Joe Pratt 2 Featured articles: Julia Bedford Ideson: A Woman for All Seasons by Betty Chapman 7 The Preservation and Expansion of Julia Ideson Building by Barry Moore 10 Historic Preservation: The Long Journey of the Merchants and Manufacturers Building by Garna […]
The 1915 Hurricane: Texas Tempest
To read the full text of this article by Jim Saye that appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.