<p>Before the skyscrapers, before the traffic, before the very idea of Houston existed, there was a lie. In today's episode, how the Allen Brothers and the unsung "Mother of Houston" birthed a city.</p>

Before the skyscrapers, before the traffic, before the very idea of Houston existed, there was a lie. In today's episode, how the Allen Brothers and the unsung "Mother of Houston" birthed a city.

The Paper City: How a Swampy Dream and a Will of Iron Forged a Metropolis

Bringing the Greater Houston area's vibrant, complex, and often forgotten history to life. We tell engaging, true stories of the people, places, and events that shaped our home and what makes Greater Houston unlike any other metro in the world. Join us to connect with the past and understand the Houston you live in today like never before.

Houston in Story is made possible by the generous support of Rothberg Realty Group w/Keller Williams Preferred. For a team of trusted real estate experts who truly get Houston, text Grant and his team at (281) 688-6551.

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Bringing the Greater Houston area's vibrant, complex, and often forgotten history to life. We tell engaging, true stories of the people, places, and events that shaped our home and what makes Greater Houston unlike any other metro in the world. Join us to connect with the past and understand the Houston you live in today like never before. Houston in Story is made possible by the generous support of Rothberg Realty Group w/Keller Williams Preferred. For a team of trusted real estate experts who truly get Houston, text Grant and his team at (281) 688-6551.

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