Shortly after Texas got its independence during the Battle of San Jacinto, the City of Houston was founded. John K. and Augustus C. Allen purchase 6,642 acres of land along Buffalo Bayou for $5,000 on August 26, 1836. They have named the town Houston to honor the recent war hero Sam Houston. The Allen brothers opened their town and sold the land for $1.00 per acre to the public on August 30. They advertised throughout the Union and people started pouring in. A year after that with 1,200 residents, the city of Houston was incorporated and didn’t stop growing.
Considered to be the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is a melting pot of people with different cultures, a dynamic community of world-class art, food, entertainment, and attraction. An eclectic mix of historic and contemporary infrastructure, convenient transit options, convention and sports venues, an active cultural and arts scene, fine dining and shopping, a robust office workplace, and a growing residential population, Downtown Houston is one of the region’s most dynamic and vibrant mixed-use urban centers.
Over the past two decades, more than $9 billion in public and private investments have been made towards achieving Downtown’s vision of a dynamic and vibrant place to live, work and play. A1 Bed Bug Exterminator Houston
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Arts and Entertainment
Bisong Art Gallery
Specializes in providing collectors, consultants, art lovers, interior designers, and corporations the opportunity to view and purchase original artwork.
Address: 1305 Sterrett St Houston, Texas
Alley Theater
One of America’s leading nonprofit theatres is a nationally recognized performing arts company led by Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. The Alley produces up to 16 plays each year in its newly renovated Theatre, ranging from the best current work to re-invigorated classic plays, to new plays by contemporary writers.
Address: 615 Texas St. Houston, TX
Dining
Line & Lariat
Mouthwatering dishes that reflect the bounty of Texas’ coast, waterways, farms, and ranches at LINE & LARIAT. Try saddling up to L&L Bar for our unique brand of mixology that includes both iconic and contemporary craft cocktails, along with a selection of regional draught beers and fine wines.
Address: 220 Main St. Houston, TX
Adair Downtown
A sophisticated, yet casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and a post-work happy hour. Breakfast options include avocado toast and chicken & waffles, while the lunch menu features a variety of fresh, vibrant salads and deliciously stacked sandwiches.
Address: 1000 Louisiana Houston, TX
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