Houston Landmarks — Points of Interest by Autio
Autio
Hospitals, historic districts, cultural institutions, waterfront attractions, memorial sites, and community landmarks across Houston and Galveston reflect the spaces where care, culture, and civic life converge.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Hospitals, historic districts, cultural institutions, waterfront attractions, memorial sites, and community landmarks across Houston and Galveston reflect the spaces where care, culture, and civic life converge.
Language:
English
Episodes
Mike Nesmith, Just Monkee-ing Around
1/3/2026
Houston, Texas, born Mike Nesmith would earn fame and fortune as a member of the 1960's pop group and TV show the Monkees. Narrated by WF Strong.
Duration:00:04:44
Billy Preston, the Fifth Beatle
1/3/2026
Billy Preston, born in Houston, became possibly the most desired keyboard player in music in the latter 20th century. Narrated by Becky Lynn.
Duration:00:03:19
Manda Ann Nursing Home
1/3/2026
Manda Ann’s 43-year history in serving underserved communities created a historical legacy of service and Black entrepreneurship. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:03:22
Institute for Spirituality and Health
1/3/2026
Established in 1955, the Institute for Spirituality and Health concerns itself with the spiritual component of modern medicine. Narrated by Connie Weber.
Duration:00:03:28
The Award-Winning Ben Taub Hospital
1/3/2026
With 409 licensed beds, it is one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States, caring for over 100,000 emergency patients from 2010 to 2011. Narrated by Connie Weber.
Duration:00:03:57
Paranormal Activity Within an Endangered Houston Graveyard
1/3/2026
The 6-acre cemetery is a historic resting place for many freed slaves and some of Houston's earliest black residents. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:03:23
The Bryan Museum and Its Humble Founder
1/3/2026
The Bryan Museum presents a chronological history of Texas and the American West with a special emphasis on the Spanish influences in the region. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.
Duration:00:03:41
Moody Gardens: A 1980s Horse Barn and Riding Arena
1/3/2026
Moody Gardens began as a horse barn with a riding arena that provided a hippotherapy riding program for people with head injuries. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:03:09
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
1/3/2026
One of the few spots in the world that has rides over the Gulf Coast waters. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:04:12
Methodist Hospital of Houston
1/3/2026
Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center. Narrated by Tim Heller.
Duration:00:02:40
The Astrodome
1/3/2026
Once known as the 8th Wonder of the World, the Astrodome hosted over 100 million visitors. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.
Duration:00:02:59
Beware & Bemused: Gulf Creatures
1/3/2026
Just under the surface of the water as well as buried in the sand are thousands of different small critters. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:32
Post Civil War Freedman’s Town
1/3/2026
During its heyday Freedman's Town featured hundreds of houses, many of which were small "shotgun" shacks. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:32
Old 1839 Galveston Square
1/3/2026
Continually since 1839, this block of historic buildings has been home to many businesses. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:30
1900 Storm: Clara Barton Helps
1/3/2026
Since its formation, the Galveston Red Cross chapter has been at the forefront of countless relief efforts. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:01:47