Category: Maps
The Strand – Houston (c. 1917-1940)
Houston’s own “Strand,” located in the Central Park neighborhood.
Posted in 1890s 1900s 1920s 1950s Demolished Ephemera Extant Maps Transportation TX - Greater Houston
Houston Rail Turntables/Roundhouses
The Milby St. Houston Belt & Terminal (HB&T) Railroad turntable is the last in Houston.
Schmitz Vineyard – Houston
White Oak Bayou near Beauchamp Springs – Houston TX (c. 1880-1890)
Posted in 1880s Advertisements/Articles Commercial/Office/Retail Demolished Ephemera Maps TX - Greater Houston
Anheuser Busch – Houston
Railroad St. between 2nd and 3rd St. – Houston TX (c. 1880s)
Greater Galveston, 1903
“Where Rail and Water Lines Meet,” drawn by Clarke & Courts Engravers, Galveston (click for full size)
Houston’s Carnegie Libraries
Downtown Houston
Posted in 1910s Advertisements/Articles Commercial/Office/Retail Ephemera Extant Maps People and streets TX - Greater Houston
Westheimer Building – Houston
1217 Prairie St. – Houston TX (built 1913; currently the Continental Center)
Marine Building – Houston
1305 Prairie St. – Houston TX (built 1920; also Advertising Arts Building)
National Biscuit Co.
5601 Canal St. – Houston TX (built 1940; also Duddy’s of Texas; currently vacant)