The Allen brothers’ mission to create a city where none had been before was fueled by the same philosophy that led to Houston’s long-term success: dream big, and do everything possible to realize your dreams. The realization of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel is a tale of promotion, ingenuity, and decades of dedicated effort […]
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Remembering Searcy Bracewell: Reflections of a Houston Lawyer on Campaigning for Public Office
by William H.Kellar Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Audrey Jones Beck
Steven Fenberg’s interview with Thomas P. Lee, Jr. Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Gulf Building: Renovate or Raze?
by Barbara Eaves Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
In the Name of Decency and Progress: The Response of Houston’s Civic Leaders to the Lynching of Robert Powell in 1928
By Dwight Watson Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Parley of Prominence: The Houston Democratic National Convention of 1928
by Jon L. Gillum Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Jesse Jones: A Conversation about “Mr. Houston”
With Steven Fenberg and Joe Pratt Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
8-F and Many More: Business and Civic Leadership in Houston
By Joe Pratt To click here to read the pdf of the full article.
Preservation CAN Work in Houston: The Humble Oil & Refining Company Building
To read the full text of this article by Victoria J. Myers that appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library: A Notable Medical Athenaeum
To read the full text of this article by Kimberly Youngblood that appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.