Learning more about Houston history has been on my to-do list for a while. We live in a fascinating modern town that is crisscrossed with reminders of our past that often go unnoticed. I realized just how much I’ve been missing when I went on the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) walking tour through Buffalo Bayou … Continue reading
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The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: What Is It and How Do I Get In?
There’s been a lot of hype recently over this little thing called the Cistern at Buffalo Bayou. Haven’t heard of it? Well, let me tell you it’s pretty darn cool and worth all the attention. What is the Cistern? The Cistern is an underground water reservoir that was built in 1926 to help improve the water supply in … Continue reading