Evolution of Houston

By AubPoli2120Hou
  • The Establishment of Houston

    The Establishment of Houston

    Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen establish and make the "'Town of Houston" pubic.
  • Houston becomes the Capital

    Houston becomes the Capital

    Houston is chosen to be the capital of the Republic of Texas
  • Houston Becomes a "City"

    Houston Becomes a "City"

    Houston is given its City Charter from the Republic of Texas
  • Houston loses its title of Capital

    Houston loses its title of Capital

    Republic of Texas Congress votes to move the Capital to Austin. This sparks the "Texas Archive War" that lasts until 1842.
  • Houston's Ship Channel Opens

    Houston's Ship Channel Opens

    President Woodrow Wilson opens the Houston Ship Channel, an addition to the Port of Houston.
  • University of Houston becomes a State Public University

    University of Houston becomes a State Public University

    The University of Houston becomes the cities namesake public-state university.
  • NASA Comes to Houston

    NASA Comes to Houston

    NASA Selects Houston to host its Manned Spacecraft Center.
  • The Astrodome Opens

    The Astrodome Opens

    The Astrodome, a Houston Sports Icon and home to the Houston Astros and Oilers, opens to the public.
  • Texas Medical Center Expansion Begins in Houston

    Texas Medical Center Expansion Begins in Houston

    Houston is selected to begin a major expansion effort in an attempt to create a Texas Medical Center.
  • Hurricane Harvey Hits Houston

    Hurricane Harvey Hits Houston

    Houston is devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Brings some of the highest flood waters the city has seen. Destroys buildings and homes.