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Third Ward is an area of Houston, Texas, United States, that evolved from one of the six historic wards of the same name. It is located in the southeast Houston management district. Third Ward, located inside the 610 Loop is immediately southeast of Downtown Houston and to the east of the Texas Medical Center.
Aug 28, 2020 · September 14, 2019 contributed by: Brandon Allen. Third Ward, Houston, Texas. Photo by Nick Juhasz, Public domain. In 1837, Houston, Texas was incorporated and divided into four wards. The Southeast ward was named Third Ward and over time this area became an important center of African American-owned businesses and a hub for black culture.
Third Ward, Steeped in Tradition of Self-reliance and Achievement By Ezell Wilson “Shotgun houses,” commonly seen in Third Ward, are thought to have originated in Louisiana. These pictures illustrate the difference in appearance of homes before (above) and after (below) restoration by Project Row Houses.
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Apr 24, 2021 · Check out other Houston History articles about Third Ward, including a tour of popular historic spots around the neighborhood and the origins of Emancipation Park. This short documentary created by Noelle Meinen and Sarah Rolen offers a glimpse of the importance of the Third Ward to Houston culture. Follow.
Jan 20, 2022 · Joni Fincham January 20th 2022. As the landscape of the historic Third Ward continues to change with the influx of modern townhomes rising next to traditional single-family homes, the area’s past remains proudly on display. Historic landmarks, preservation projects, and pop culture shout-outs teach new residents about the Third Ward’s past ...
Aug 7, 2017 · Photo by G. Paris Johnson. Houston’s historic Third Ward is one of six wards within the city. The neighborhood is home to the famous Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Feb 16, 2023 · Third Ward was established shortly after Houston’s founding in 1836, making it one of the city’s original four wards. From the beginning, the neighborhood was a stronghold for the Black...
