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1. Barge Party at Morgan's Point Barge Party at Morgan's Point 1912 A barge party on Buffalo Bayou at Morgan's Point with boats of different sizes in the water: a large barge, a mid-size yacht and several canoes. Unidentified people are in the boats and a large crowd of...
2. Brownie drinking fountain Brownie drinking fountain 1907 A bronze statue of an elf named Brownie installed as a drinking fountain in a rock-lined space in Sam Houston Park. In 1968, after years spent in storage, Brownie found an honored place in the Children's...
3. Decorated doorway and balcony Decorated doorway and balcony 1920s A building features the phrase "San Jacinto Trust Company" embossed above the doorway, as well as a mural depicting a pioneer scene with covered wagon.
4. Composite panorama of downtown Houston (ca. 1928) Composite panorama of downtown Houston (ca. 1928) ca. 1928 A composite panoramic photograph of downtown Houston. The photograph appears to be taken from the top of a building at Prairie Avenue, looking south down the blocks between Fannin Street on the left and...
5. Curtiss Oriole airplane with pilot Curtiss Oriole airplane with pilot ca. 1919 A Curtiss Oriole airplane sits on the ground with a pilot at the controls. Several unidentified men and women stand by the plane. The following information is courtesy of a family member. Seymour Ernest...
6. World War I homecoming parade (Main Street at Texas Avenue) World War I homecoming parade (Main Street at Texas Avenue) 1918 A formation of men in uniform march in the street through a crowd pressing in on their path. The photograph is labeled with writing that reads "Houston Welcomes 132nd F.A." The photograph appears to look...
7. Unidentified swimming hole Unidentified swimming hole 1838-2001 A group of boys lounge on the bank of an unidentified swimming hole.
8. World War I homecoming parade (unidentified street) World War I homecoming parade (unidentified street) 1918 A group of men in military uniform gathers on the edge of an unidentified city street for a World War I homecoming parade. The street is crowded with cars--both parked and driving--and people line the...
9. Houston Golf Club in Front of Clubhouse Houston Golf Club in Front of Clubhouse ca. 1904 A group of unidentified men and boys, both white and African-American, stands on the steps of the Houston Golf Club clubhouse. The club was built on 45 acres of land leased from Rice Institute, and located...
10. The "Saltilla" at the second opening of the Houston Ship Channel (black and white) The "Saltilla" at the second opening of the Houston Ship Channel (black and white) 1915 A large crowd gathers beside the "Saltilla" at the second opening of the Houston Ship Channel. The "Saltilla", of the Southern Steamship company, was celebrated as the first deepwater ship to visit the...
11. Dock view of the "Saltilla" at the second opening of the Houston Ship Channel Dock view of the "Saltilla" at the second opening of the Houston Ship Channel 1915 A large crowd gathers beside the "Saltilla" at the Houston Ship Channel. One unidentified man walks toward the camera. A crowd stands on railroad boxcars on the right of the photograph. The "Saltilla",...
12. Panorama of a crowd at an aviation meet Panorama of a crowd at an aviation meet 1911 A large crowd of people gathers to watch an aviation meet in Houston.
13. Baptism in Buffalo Bayou Baptism in Buffalo Bayou ca. 1900 A large group of African American spectators stands on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou to witness a baptism.
14. Baptism in Buffalo Bayou Baptism in Buffalo Bayou ca. 1900 A large group of African-American spectators stands on the banks of Buffalo Bayou to witness a baptism. Many umbrellas are present indicating an effort to provide some shade from the heat of the day.
15. Aviation meet (1910) Aviation meet (1910) 1910-02 A large group of people stand by an airplane at an aviation meet in Houston.
16. Baptism outdoors Baptism outdoors 1838-2001 A large group of people stands on the edge of an unidentified body of water to witness a baptism in Waco, Texas. Horse carriages are drawn up alongside them. A small group of people stands in the water,...
17. Unidentified Gathering in front of the San Leon Motel Unidentified Gathering in front of the San Leon Motel 1914-1920 A large group of unidentified people poses by the entrance of the San Leon Motel. The men are dressed in uniform and are standing behind and among the women in the group. The first row is seated and includes...
18. Pavilion on Buffalo Bayou Pavilion on Buffalo Bayou 1890 A large pavilion in Magnolia Park along Buffalo Bayou.
19. Soldiers marching down a street near Camp Logan Soldiers marching down a street near Camp Logan 1917 A line of soldiers march in formation down a street, preceded by a military band. A few unidentified people are watching from the side of the street. Houses line one side of the street, while poles supporting...
20. Soldiers marching near Camp Logan Soldiers marching near Camp Logan 1917 A long line of soldiers march in formation down a street. A car waits in the foreground for room to proceed. Buildings and poles supporting wires line both sides of the street. Streetcar rails can also...
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