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Houston paths and long forgotten scenes – Part III

Posted on 8 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I can only imagine what must be beneath the soil, along the banks, beneath the criss-crossing Interstate Highway overpasses, under the office towers and parking lots and beneath the bayou when I take my frequent runs or when I walk … Continue reading →

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What was here, Early Houston Advertisements – Part II

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What was here, Early Houston Advertisements – Part II 04 April 2013 U N D E R   M Y   F E E T Yesterday I started a series about ‘looking in my own back yard’ for Texas history … Continue reading →

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Allen’s Landing – Houston (not everything is new here) – Part I

Posted on 3 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Allen’s Landing – Houston (not everything is new here) – Part I 03 April 2013 H O U S T O N On Monday February 17, 1840 at the regular City Council meeting a resolution was passed authorizing Mayor Charles … Continue reading →

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How we Transported our Goods, Beer and Liquor Back Then

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

How we Transported our Goods, Beer and Liquor Back Then 30 August 2012 (R•040915) (R•041815) (R•061617) (R•102618) (R•040119 – Moxie Wagon) As you may have noticed of late, I have been developing a number of posts dealing with historical photographs. … Continue reading →

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