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101. African-American magnolia seller African-American magnolia seller Photograph of a printed engraving of an African-American magnolia seller, a common sight in Houston at the time. One of six sketches made in Houston by an artist who was accompanying journalist Edward...
102. Two Curtiss Oriole airplanes at an aviation meet Two Curtiss Oriole airplanes at an aviation meet Six people pose by two Curtiss Oriole airplanes at an aviation meet in Houston. The airplane in the background is painted with the name S.E.J. Cox. The first commercial airline to enter Houston was started...
103. Curtiss Modified airplane outside the South Houston Airport Curtiss Modified airplane outside the South Houston Airport An unidentified man sits in the pilot seat of a Curtiss Modified airplane outside a building at the South Houston Airport.
104. Curtiss Oriole airplane with pilot Curtiss Oriole airplane with pilot 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...
105. Panorama of a crowd at an aviation meet Panorama of a crowd at an aviation meet A large crowd of people gathers to watch an aviation meet in Houston.
106. First airplane pilot from Houston First airplane pilot from Houston L. L. Walker, hidden by a wing, sits at the controls of a Bleriot type airplane of his own design. Seven unidentified men stand around the plane. This photograph was taken at the start of Walker's attempt...
107. Houston skyline from a street level bridge Houston skyline from a street level bridge A view of the downtown Houston skyline looking east from an unidentified bridge. The bridge led into the downtown district between Capitol Avenue and Rusk Avenue. The Esperson Building is the tallest building...
108. City Hall and Market House City Hall and Market House The City Hall and Market House, located on Travis Street at Prairie Avenue, was shared by the Houston city government and the city market. The building was designed by George E. Dickey in 1904. The image...
109. Aviation meet (1910) Aviation meet (1910) A large group of people stand by an airplane at an aviation meet in Houston.
110. Aviation meet (1911) Aviation meet (1911) Men gather around airplanes at a Houston avaition meet. Three unidentified men and a boy stand by an airplane in the photograph. Other men stand by a second airplane in the background.
111. Panoramic view of downtown Houston skyline from the southwest side (1927) Panoramic view of downtown Houston skyline from the southwest side (1927) A view of the downtown Houston skyline looking northeast from a point near Louisiana Street and Lamar Avenue. The Esperson Building is the tallest building seen in the photograph.
112. 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.
113. 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...
114. Tilted aerial view of downtown Houston (1927) Tilted aerial view of downtown Houston (1927) Aerial photograph of downtown Houston viewed from above Leeland Avenue and Fannin Street looking north. The expanse of downtown development in Houston can be seen in the photograph.
115. 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...
116. Rooftop view of downtown Houston Rooftop view of downtown Houston A view of Houston from the top of the Gulf Building, located at Main Street and Rusk Avenue. The view looks south through an architectural feature on top of the building.
117. Aerial view of downtown Houston (1920) Aerial view of downtown Houston (1920) Aerial photograph of downtown Houston viewed from above Lamar Avenue and Caroline Street looking north. Numerous downtown buildings can be identified.
118. Decorated doorway and balcony Decorated doorway and balcony 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.
119. Aerial view of downtown Houston (1920) Aerial view of downtown Houston (1920) Printed halftone reproduction of an aerial photograph of downtown Houston, viewed from above McKinney Avenue and Austin Street looking north. Numerous downtown buildings can be identified.
120. Foley Brothers Store Foley Brothers Store A view of Houston's Main Street showing the east side of the 500 block. The Foley Brothers storefront at 507 Main is prominent in the center of the photograph. An early model automobile is parked at the...
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