History in Houston

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The Buffalo Bayou Cistern is a local treasure that is now open for Houstonians to go underground and tour! Step back 90 years and enjoy this Houston treasure!

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Opening 5/13

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park is a former drinking water reservoir built in 1926 for the City of Houston. After operating for decades, an irreparable leak was discovered and after a few years, the reservoir was decommissioned in 2007. Thanks to support from The Brown Foundation, Inc., Buffalo Bayou Partnership is opening this underground, […]

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