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1. Aerial map of Houston Aerial map of Houston Photograph of a printed engraving of a bird's eye view map of Houston. The view looks south from an elevated point north of Buffalo Bayou.
2. Aerial view of downtown Houston from the west side (1927) Aerial view of downtown Houston from the west side (1927) Aerial photograph of downtown Houston viewed from an elevated position west of Buffalo Bayou looking east. The Esperson Building, on Travis Street at Rusk Avenue, is prominent in the top center of the...
3. Baptism in Buffalo Bayou Baptism in Buffalo Bayou 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.
4. Baptism in Buffalo Bayou Baptism in Buffalo Bayou A large group of African American spectators stands on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou to witness a baptism.
5. Barge Party at Morgan's Point Barge Party at Morgan's Point 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...
6. Boats along bank of Buffalo Bayou Boats along bank of Buffalo Bayou A view across the waters of Buffalo Bayou toward the opposite bank with several boats moored.
7. Boats along Buffalo Bayou Boats along Buffalo Bayou A view across the Buffalo Bayou toward the bank. A large yacht with an unidentified man standing on deck is visible in the center of the photograph. Other boats are moored nearby. A few trees lead from...
8. Boats and barge with a lifting crane along Buffalo Bayou Boats and barge with a lifting crane along Buffalo Bayou A view across the waters of Buffalo Bayou toward the bank. A yacht typical of the day is moored at the bank. Several buildings and a small boat are on the bank. Another small boat is in the water and a...
9. Boats and buidings along bank of Buffalo Bayou Boats and buidings along bank of Buffalo Bayou A view across the waters of Buffalo Bayou toward the bank. A yacht typical of the day is moored while a small boat is on the bank. Several buildings are along the bank. Another small boat is in the water....
10. Buffalo Bayou at the head of Navigation Buffalo Bayou at the head of Navigation Photograph of a printed engraving of Buffalo Bayou at the head of Navigation. Three people are in a rowboat in the water. A loaded barge is on the bayou before a background of other boats and numerous...
11. Elevated view of downtown Houston Elevated view of downtown Houston A view of Houston, looking north, from an elevated position in the Esperson Building. The Eperson Building is located at Travis Street and Rusk Avenue. The top of the Rice Hotel is seen in the foreground...
12. Houston Golf Club in Front of Clubhouse Houston Golf Club in Front of Clubhouse 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...
13. International and Great Northern Railroad bridge over Buffalo Bayou International and Great Northern Railroad bridge over Buffalo Bayou Photograph of a printed engraving of the International & Great Northern Railroad bridge over Buffalo Bayou. A barge laden with cotton bales is being towed in the bayou.
14. Kellum-Noble House Kellum-Noble House Printed halftone photograph of the two story Kellum-Noble House in Houston. It was constructed in 1847 of brick made in the Kellum brickyards on the property. This is the oldest known house in Houston...
15. Lifting towers and boats at the Port of Houston Lifting towers and boats at the Port of Houston A view across the waters of Buffalo Bayou at the Port of Houston. A building provides a backdrop for a row of lifting towers lining the dock. Boats are moored along the dock.
16. Magnolia Park Magnolia Park Many people disembark from rail cars among the trees in Magnolia Park on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou near Houston. John Thomas Brady owned the property that was developed into Magnolia Park. He also...
17. Merchants and Planters Oil Company oil mill Merchants and Planters Oil Company oil mill Photograph of a printed illustration of the Merchants and Planters Company oil mill and surrounding area along Buffalo Bayou. The business was owned by William Marsh Rice.
18. Original Plan of Houston map Original Plan of Houston map Photograph of a reproduction of a map created by Gail Borden, who was commissioned by the Allen brothers to produce a map of the city. The "Original Plan of Houston" shows a city hugging Buffalo Bayou...
19. Owner and Captain of yacht "Augusta" Owner and Captain of yacht "Augusta" The yacht, "Augusta", owned by C. G. Pillot of Houston is tied along the bank of an unidentified bayou. This photograph also contains insets of C. G. Pillot and the captain.
20. Pavilion on Buffalo Bayou Pavilion on Buffalo Bayou A large pavilion in Magnolia Park along Buffalo Bayou.
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