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Most outsiders assume Houston Street honors Texas hero Sam Houston. In truth, it’s named for William Houstoun — and New Yorkers pronounce it “HOW‑stən,” not “HEW‑stən.” Add Katz’s pastrami to the mix, and you’ve got one of Manhattan’s quirkiest stories.
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https://medium.com/@rwarwriter/who-was-the-real-houston-82fd3313b4da