Noon Lecture

Thursday, February 21, 2019
12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00

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Lesser Known Heroes of the Suffrage Movement
by Nancy Sims, U of H Political Science Professor

The Heritage Society Tea Room
Free for members, $5 for non-members

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Come Celebrate Juneteenth at The Heritage Society Wednesday, June 19, 2019 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Sam Houston Park Admission $1 for tour of Yates House and 4th Ward Cottage Plan to visit The Heritage Society on Emancipation Day, Wednesday, June 19 between 10 am to 2 pm as we offer $1 tours of the Jack Yates House and the Fourth Ward Cottage. Tour docents will explain what these homes represent in the history of Houston. We will be offering refreshments in the Bandstand. Please stop by on your lunch hour or make an afternoon out of it by visiting our Museum. For more information, please contact Sheryl Tyler @ styler@heritagesociety.org. #theheritagesociety #juneteenth #yateshouse #houstonhistory #downtownhouston

Three-drawer chest with a classical bureau design. The front block feet are a detail found in Germanic Biedermeier-style case pieces. The drawers have very thick sides, which are dovetailed, and the bottoms are beveled. A camphor till, fitted into the proper right side of the top drawer is an unusual feature. See this chest and much more in the Texas-Made exhibit on view in the Museum Gallery. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am–4 pm. And Sunday from 1–5 p.m.

This rocker is one of the many pieces of Texas Furniture on view in our latest exhibit. Read more about its origin here. https://www.heritagesociety.org/cleveland-rocker #theheritagesociety #cleavelandrocker #rockers #houstonhistory #texasfurniture #downtownhouston

One of Houston’s leading department stores of the 20th century, Battelstein’s Inc., was a true family business. The story begins with the store’s founder, Philip Battelstein whose “spirit and determination built the multimillion dollar merchandising firm of Battelstein’s Inc. from a handmade tailor’s bench.” Philip was born in Lithuania of Jewish decent in 1870 and immigrated to America at the age of 13 with just $.50 in his pocket when he arrived in Maine. As the son of a tailor, Philip made his first home in Chicago working as a tailor’s apprentice. Next, he moved to St. Louis where he met and married his wife while working at a clothing factory. Then in 1897, Philip moved to Houston where he opened his first tailor shop in a 12 ft. x 12 ft. space in the Prince Theater building next to Sweeney and Combs Opera House. Learn more about Battelstein's http://ow.ly/O2pe50uAHXJ #theheritagesociety #battelsteins #downtownhouston #houstonhistory

The Heritage Society has one of the largest collections of Texas Furniture. We invite you to come see these rare treasures that had previously been on display in the Kellum-Noble House. If you want to learn more about these and other Texas-made furniture, please visit the William J Hill Texas Artisans & Artist Srchive at http://texasartisans.mfah.org #texasfurniture #theheritagesociety #downtownhouston #houston @houstonmoca @houstonartsalliance

The Ross Apartment House on the corner of McKinney and Fannin, Houston, Texas. The Rossonian was named for the owners, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Ross. The large apartment building was located at 917-919 Fannin, and had the conveniences of a hotel with its café and beauty shop. One of the notable tenants was Miss. Julia Ideson, the city librarian of the Carnegie Library. It was demolished in the 1950s and Two Houston Center currently occupies the site.

The Boneshaker, Circa 1870 The first attempt of what is now known as a bicycle was a walking machine invented in 1817 by Baron von Drais. This device had two wheels, but was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground, thus rolling yourself and the device forward in a sort of gliding walk. The next appearance of a two wheeled riding machine was in 1865 when pedals were applied to the front wheel. This machine was known as a Velocipede or Boneshaker. The metal tires combined with rough cobblestone streets made for a very uncomfortable ride. A popular solution was the indoor riding academy, similar to a roller rink, which could be found in large cities. The boneshaker is on view in the Museum Gallery. #theheritagesociety #boneshaker #history #bicycles

Yesterday's News Today-As the Colt .45s play in their new home in 1962, the excavation for the Astrodome sits next door. The South Loop is yet to come. #theheritagesociety #houstonhistory #houstonbaseball

Yesterday's News Today-The house at 2908 Main Street was designed by George E. Dickey for James I. Campbell. After Mr. Campbell died Mrs. M. T. Jones came into possession of the house which she lived in with her children and nephew, Jesse H. Jones. #theheritagesociety #Jonesmansion #houstonhistory #downtownhouston #JesseJones

On October 15, 1907, Woodland Heights, an addition developed by William A. Wilson Realty Company, officially opened to the public with 600 lots for sale. The new addition, situated on high ground north of downtown near White Oak Bayou and Houston Avenue, was a new "streetcar suburb" of Houston, made possible by the establishment of new street car lines and the extension of old lines during the early twentieth century. The land was subdivided into 600 lots, which ranged in price from $300 to $750. In addition to the prime location offered by Woodland Heights, buyers benefited from other amenities. For more information on Woodland Heights http://ow.ly/4I5530oEEHw #theheritagesociety #woodlandheights #houstonhistory #houstonneighborhoods

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This rocker is one of the many pieces of Texas Furniture on view in our latest exhibit. Read more about its origin… https://t.co/PgqKEA8bM5
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One of Houston’s leading department stores of the 20th century, Battelstein’s Inc., was a true family business. The… https://t.co/AXZAFmwy9e
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