How Houston expanded from bayou to suburbs
Houston's neighborhoods trace city's growth from waterfront settlement to sprawling metropolis From a settlement on the bayou in 1836, Houston began as a railroad and shipping powerhouse, expanding into a city of wards and a growing metropolis. The city then spread outward through streetcar suburbs, planned communities, and the postwar car era. This article includes a look at some of these neighborhoods and suburbs, their history and current offerings.
Published : 6 hours ago by Melissa Aguilar in Business
From a muddy settlement on the bayou in 1836, Houston grew into a railroad and shipping powerhouse. Then it spread outward through streetcar suburbs, planned communities and the vast subdivisions of t... [638 symbols]
