Houston Lifestyles & Homes November 2009
It is 2009 in Houston and the first decade of the new millennium is nearly over.
New Year resolutions have been replaced by the worries of an extended recession
or perhaps another depression. While the news media is fixated on reporting the
doom side of the economy. I am, however, determined to show the positive side
of how Houstonians coped with the Great Depression.
Although times were hard for Houstonians who were broke and down on their luck,
prohibition was definitely not the Texas way for those who needed alcohol to
escape the reality of their lives. Hundreds of whisky stills confiscated in
1928 proved that
refreshing home brewed alcoholic beverages were plentiful.
The Houston Buffaloes and the visiting New York Yankees entertained baseball
fans and provided a temporary escape from the economic blues. Hits from
Hollywood would keep movie theaters like the Majestic and Metropolitan filled
with smiling patrons.
The widespread introduction of air conditioning in Houston occurred during the
1920s and
’30s. This new technology would, at the very least, ease the physical discomfort
of this trying period. Times were hard but life went on. Houston was growing
back then in spite of economic difficulties and shows no sign of stopping now.
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houstonians brave the depression
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The widespread introduction of air conditioning in Houston occurred during the
1920s and
‘30s. This new technology would, at the very least, ease the physical discomfort
of this trying period.
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(clockwise starting upper left) Cox and Blackburn Frigidaire distributor group
photo 1929
• Houston Buffaloes at Buff Stadium 1928 • Whisky stills in front of the Harris County Courthouse 1928 • Majestic Theater “Girl Crazy” 1932
Houston Lifestyles and Homes Magazine features
Houston Homes, Upscale Living, Health and Well-Being,
Shopping, and Entertainment in Houston Texas.
Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
