Houstorian
@houstorian.bsky.social
Telling the story of Houston.
Today in 1910, the Harris County Courthouse opens.
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today in 1910, the Harris County Courthouse opens.
Today in 1947, Foley’s opens its six-story department store on Main Street.
October 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today in 1947, Foley’s opens its six-story department store on Main Street.
Today in 1926, Houston Public Library opens Downtown, with 3,000 attending.
October 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today in 1926, Houston Public Library opens Downtown, with 3,000 attending.
Today in 2006, the Magnolia Ballroom is awarded the city’s first Protected Landmark status.
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today in 2006, the Magnolia Ballroom is awarded the city’s first Protected Landmark status.
Today in 1975, Loop 610 is completed. (We’ve heard the jokes)
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Today in 1975, Loop 610 is completed. (We’ve heard the jokes)
Today in 2008, Hurricane Ike makes landfall east of Galveston Island, then slams into Houston.
September 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today in 2008, Hurricane Ike makes landfall east of Galveston Island, then slams into Houston.
Today in 1836, Houston is born when land speculators Augustus and John Allen advertise for their Town of Houston.
August 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today in 1836, Houston is born when land speculators Augustus and John Allen advertise for their Town of Houston.
Today in 2016, Buffalo Bayou Park debuts a semi-restored 1927 water cistern as a public space.
May 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today in 2016, Buffalo Bayou Park debuts a semi-restored 1927 water cistern as a public space.
Today in 1956, the world's first container ship Ideal X arrives at the Port of Houston on her maiden voyage.
May 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today in 1956, the world's first container ship Ideal X arrives at the Port of Houston on her maiden voyage.
Today in 1836, the Texas Declaration of Independence is signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
March 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today in 1836, the Texas Declaration of Independence is signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Today in 1926, the Warwick Apartment Hotel opens.
March 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today in 1926, the Warwick Apartment Hotel opens.
Today in 1911, Union Station opens in Downtown to serve Houston’s growing railroads. #DaikinPark
March 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today in 1911, Union Station opens in Downtown to serve Houston’s growing railroads. #DaikinPark
Today in 1941, the 19-story Mellie Esperson Building opens Downtown.
February 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today in 1941, the 19-story Mellie Esperson Building opens Downtown.
Today in 1927, the 1913 Rice Hotel completes its third wing, and adds an 18th floor, making it the largest hotel south of Chicago.
February 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Today in 1927, the 1913 Rice Hotel completes its third wing, and adds an 18th floor, making it the largest hotel south of Chicago.
Today in 1926, the Plaza Apartment Hotel opens on Montrose Boulevard.
February 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Today in 1926, the Plaza Apartment Hotel opens on Montrose Boulevard.
Today in 1986, the Houston Proud campaign debuts. @ghpartnership.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today in 1986, the Houston Proud campaign debuts. @ghpartnership.bsky.social
Today in 1974, Mies van der Rohe's Modernist landmark, MFAH Brown Pavilion, has its Grand Opening.
January 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today in 1974, Mies van der Rohe's Modernist landmark, MFAH Brown Pavilion, has its Grand Opening.
Today in 1980, refs mistakenly call Houston Oiler Mike Renfro out of bounds in the infamous “no-catch-catch” during the AFC Championship at Pittsburgh.
January 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today in 1980, refs mistakenly call Houston Oiler Mike Renfro out of bounds in the infamous “no-catch-catch” during the AFC Championship at Pittsburgh.
Today in 1979, Luv Ya Blue signs debut at the Houston Oilers versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Astrodome.
December 10, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Today in 1979, Luv Ya Blue signs debut at the Houston Oilers versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Astrodome.
Today in 1911, the Galveston-Houston Electric Railway opens.
December 5, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Today in 1911, the Galveston-Houston Electric Railway opens.
Today in 2023, a statue of the late Houston Representative Barbara Jordan is dedicated in her hometown (finally).
December 2, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Today in 2023, a statue of the late Houston Representative Barbara Jordan is dedicated in her hometown (finally).
Today in 1939, the landmark River Oaks Theater opens. @kimcorealty.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Today in 1939, the landmark River Oaks Theater opens. @kimcorealty.bsky.social