As Third Ward tries to defy gentrification, the past of the Eldorado Ballroom has lessons...
warn against a tendency to simplify the narratives of such places. They urge us to remember how there have long been differences within Black communities, including between different classes but also within the category of"Black" itself. As Third Ward attempts to defy gentrification, as it tries to become a national standard-bearer for reinvestment without displacement, the rebirth of the Eldorado Ballroom is a pressure point in which all these tensions come together.
The venue was one of an estimated 100 in the city that catered to Black Houstonians in the early 20th century, according to historian. From elegant ballrooms to juke joints, not to mention house parties, Black Houstonians could perform and enjoy the blues, jazz, zydeco and other emerging sounds. As they did so, they participated in a sort of sonic map-making, tracing the movement of communities through particular places and times.Don D.
in the early years: the musicians all in their finest and the patrons, too. Satiny gowns, suits and ties, pearls and gloves. Sunday's best but with Saturday's sparkle.Visitors tour the newly restored Eldorado Ballroom at Project Row Houses in Third Ward during a Community Open House on Thursday April 6, 2023. On the wall is a photo of musician Joe “Guitar” Hughes..
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