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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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"...
4. Ziegler and Company's cotton warehouses Ziegler and Company's cotton warehouses Photograph of a printed engraving illustrating the port of Houston looking north from Allen's Landing across Buffalo Bayou. A side wheel paddle boat and barges towed by boats are all loaded with cotton....
5. 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.
6. 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...
7. 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.
8. 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...
9. 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.
10. Pavilion on Buffalo Bayou Pavilion on Buffalo Bayou A large pavilion in Magnolia Park along Buffalo Bayou.
11. 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...
12. 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...
13. View down Buffalo Bayou at the Port of Houston View down Buffalo Bayou at the Port of Houston A view across the waters of Buffalo Bayou at the Port of Houston. A building on the right provides a backdrop for a row of lifting towers lining the dock where several boats are tied. A barge and a larger...
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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...
17. 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.
18. 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....
19. Vicks Park Vicks Park A two story house on the top of a bank along an area of Buffalo Bayou known as Vicks Park. The area is now covered by the cloverleaf at Waugh Drive, Memorial Drive and Allen Parkway.
20. People fishing off of dam at an unidentfied bayou People fishing off of dam at an unidentfied bayou An unidentified bayou, with a man-made dam constructed of logs, provides a place for a group of unidentified people to fish. A steel bridge crossing the bayou is also visible.
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