Welcome to Hovels to Haciendas: Homes of Historic Houstonians. Here you will find articles about the houses and personal lives of selected residents and former residents of Houston, Texas. These are not necessarily historic homes; nor are they always large and fancy. They range from shabby apartments to mansions, but they were all home to at least one famous or infamous individual.
Houston has its share of politicians, celebrities, renowned scholars, prominent businessmen, historic characters, infamous criminals and leading citizens. Our aim is to document where they lived and reminisce about their family lives.
Browse around, enjoy the site as it grows, and e-mail the author at goodsearch@aol.com if you have suggestions.
About the Author
Marie Brannon grew up in the Houston area in the 1950s and has been interested in its history “forever”. She writes a local history column for Examiner.com, where you can find articles about such topics as the Foley’s Christmas windows, the establishment of Westmoreland Farms in the 1920s, the Astrodome scoreboard, and the Weingarten mansion on South McGregor. Click here to browse around over there.
In her other life, Marie is a self-employed bookbinder. She repairs and restores old books, including Bibles, yearbooks, children’s books, etc. She is married and currently lives in west Pearland.
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