By Leo GreenThe 1926 chemistry class included male and female students, a progressive notion for the time. These students seem eager to use their newly donated lab equipment. Photo courtesy of The Buffalo, 1926. “The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it.” — The Buffalo, 1976 High school is a confusing, complex […]
The Houston Furniture Bank, moved to its current location , at 8220 Mosley Road in 2015, all photos courtesy of Houston Furniture Bank unless otherwise noted. Imagine how it feels to be without a bed, a table and chairs, or a dresser and a couch. “It is estimated that three hundred thousand children sleep on […]
To read the full text of this article by Rodger Widmeyer that appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
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