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1. Photographic postcard of Congress Street Photographic postcard of Congress Street Photograph of a photographic postcard of Houston. The view depicted is from Travis Street looking east down Congress Avenue. The postcard is captioned "Congress Street, Houston, Texas" and includes a handwritten...
2. Artistic depiction of City of Houston Artistic depiction of City of Houston Photograph of a printed engraving depicting Houston by French artist E. Therond. This engraving appears to be based on an 1840s sketch of Houston made by a British artist. This image appeared in "L'Illustration"...
3. "Houston Post-Dispatch" (August 24, 1926) "Houston Post-Dispatch" (August 24, 1926) Image of the front page of a newspaper published by the "Houston Post-Dispatch" on August 24, 1926. One headline announces the death of Rudolph Valentino. Numerous articles cover news in the world, the...
4. "Houston Post-Dispatch" (February 5, 1925) "Houston Post-Dispatch" (February 5, 1925) Image of the front page of a newspaper published by the "Houston Post-Dispatch" on February 5, 1925. The Houston Post, established April 5, 1885, and The Houston Dispatch, established September 1, 1923,...
5. Aerial view of downtown Houston (1920) Aerial view of downtown Houston (1920) Printed halftone reproduction of aerial photograph of downtown Houston, viewed from above McKinney Avenue and Austin Street looking north. Numerous downtown buildings can be identified.
6. Panorama of downtown Houston (1910) Panorama of downtown Houston (1910) A panoramic view of downtown Houston. The photograph appears to be taken from an elevated position at Capitol Avenue, looking north along Travis Street on the left and Main Street on the right.
7. Entrance to Westmoreland residential area Entrance to Westmoreland residential area Entrance road into the Westmoreland residential area, Houston, TX. Ornamental stone pillars and a wrought-iron fence delineate the boundary of the development. Westmoreland was the first of Houston's new...
8. 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...
9. Houston Heights Hotel Houston Heights Hotel The Heights Hotel was located on the northeast corner of 19th and Ashland in the Heights area of Houston. The building was built by Oscar Martin Carter in the late 1890s and later used as the Horne Sanatorium....
10. View on the bayou at Houston View on the bayou at Houston Photograph of a printed engraving depicting a view on the bayou at Houston. Large trees are leaning over the water as two men paddle a small boat in the stream.
11. 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...
12. Map of Houston Map of Houston Photograph of a printed engraving from the "Texas World" newspaper depicting Houston as the hub of manufacturing and distributing for Texas. Shipping lines and numerous railroads are shown branching out...
13. Extinguishing of a fire at the Temple building on Main Street Extinguishing of a fire at the Temple building on Main Street The ruins of the Temple Building after a 1912 fire on Main Street.
14. 600 block of Main Street at Texas Avenue 600 block of Main Street at Texas Avenue Printed halftone reproduction of photograph of Houston depicting Main Street looking north from Texas Avenue in the 600 block. A sign for the Majestic Theatre is suspended over Main Street. An electric...
15. Float in the Tekram Parade postcard Float in the Tekram Parade postcard Black and white photograph of a postcard that depicts a horse-drawn float elaborately decorated for the Tekram parade, part of the annual No-Tsu-Oh Carnival in Houston. An individual holds the reins of...
16. Elevated View of a Crowd Elevated View of a Crowd Elevated view of a large crowd in Houston.
17. 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.
18. Early 20th Century Policeman in Uniform Early 20th Century Policeman in Uniform D. M. Trimble stands inside of a decorated room, dressed in the Houston Policeman's uniform of the day. A club is held in one hand; no other weapon is visible. The city Ordinance that forced officers to...
19. 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.
20. Southern Tire & Rubber Company in the Bryan Hall Building Southern Tire & Rubber Company in the Bryan Hall Building The Bryan Hall building in Houston was located at 812 Fannin. Barber Plumbing Company is advertised on the right side of the storefront. The Southern Tire & Rubber Company is operating out of the left...
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