Houston Collection (#5)

Robert Louis Stevenson House, Monterey, California, USA
Robert Louis Stevenson House, a hotel in Houston Street, Monterey, California, USA. The Scottish novelist stayed there in 1879 when it was called the French Hotel

WW1 - The United States enter the war - Wilsons Cabinet
WW1 - The United States enters the war - President Woodrow Wilsons Cabinet meets. Date: 1917

William Penn Hotel, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1940

Magnolia Park Pavilion, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1900

General aerial view of Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Aerial view, San Jacinto Battleground, Houston, Texas, USA
Aerial view, taken from an aeroplane, of the San Jacinto Battleground historic site, Houston, Texas, USA. The battle took place in 1836, and was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution

Hermann Park, Houston, Texas, USA
General view of Hermann Park, with the Sam Houston Monument and Reflecting Pool, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Aerial view, Municipal Airport, Houston, Texas, USA
Aerial view of the Municipal Airport, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

View of Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas, USA
View of Texas Avenue, looking west, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Montrose Boulevard, Houston, Texas, USA
Looking down Montrose Boulevard from the entrance to Hermann Park, Houston, Texas, USA Date: circa 1928

Petroleum Building, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Public Library, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Post Dispatch Building, Houston, Texas, USA
The new Post Dispatch Building, home of the radio station KPRC, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Niels Esperson Building, Houston, Texas, USA
Night view of the Niels Esperson Building, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Lamar Hotel and two theatres, Houston, Texas, USA
Lamar Hotel, the Metropolitan Theatre and Loews State Theatre, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

View of Main Street, Houston, Texas, USA
View of Main Street, looking north, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Aerial view, Rice Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
Aerial view, Rice Institute buildings and grounds, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Turning basin, Houston, Texas, USA, showing ocean-going vessels loading and unloading cargoes. Date: circa 1928

Auditorium, Houston, Texas, USA
Auditorium in Houston, Texas, USA, where the Democratic National Convention took place in 1928. Date: 1928

Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

A Black Watch soldier on sentry duty - Salonika 1917. Robert Houston, Rsw (1891-1942)

Jean Simmons and Donald Houston on location for the film, The Blue Lagoon (released 1949). Seen here plotting their position on the ship, Royal Flight. Date: circa 1949

Home of Andrew Meikle
The home of ANDREW MEIKLE, inventor of the thrashing machine, at Houston Mill. Date: CIRCA 1800

Samuel Houston
SAMUEL HOUSTON - American statesman who worked on behalf of Native Americans, defeated Mexicans, President of Republic of Texas, later governor but deposed for favouring union. Date: 1793 - 1863

American alligator, Alligator mississipiensis, floating in duckweed, Brazos Bend State Park, Texas

Brazos Bend State Park and wetlands near Houston

Wetland sunflowers and emergant aquatic flora at Brazos Bend State Park marsh, Texas
Wetland sunflowers and emergent aquatic flora at Brazos Bend State Park marsh, Texas

MUHAMMAD ALI (1942-2016). Cassius Clay. American heavyweight boxer. Photographed with supporters after refusing his induction into the U.S. Armed Forces in Houston, Texas, April 1967

KIT CARSON (1809-1868). Christopher Houston Kit Carson. American frontiersman and dime novel hero. Illustration for The Youths Companion magazine, c1922

SAM HOUSTON (1793-1863). Oil after a photograph

Young woman working in the emergency service dispatch control room
Young woman working in the control room center for emergency service dispatch

Control room center for emergency service dispatch

An F-15 Eagle, P-47 Thunderbolt, and F-4 Phantom fly a heritage flight
A P-47 Thunderbolt, F-4 Phantom, and F-15 Eagle in a heritage flight during the Wings Over Houston airshow

A P-47 Thunderbolt prepares for a flight demonstration during the Wings Over Houston airshow in Texas

An F-4 Phantom in flight over Houston, Texas
An F-4 Phantom in flight during the Wings Over Houston airshow, Texas

View from space of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico
September 7, 2011 - This view from the International Space Station looks from the northwest toward southeast and covers many counties in southeast Texas that have been heavily affected by dozens of

The Snowbirds 431 Air Demonstration Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force
The Snowbirds 432 Air Demonstration Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force perform aerobatics during the Wings Over Houston 2007 airshow

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Admirals Sir E. Lyons and Sir Houston Stewart, with other Officers, in a Casemate in the Spit Battery, Kinburn

Richard Houston after Rembrandt van Rijn (Irish, 1721-1775), The Burgomaster, c. 1760
Richard Houston after Rembrandt van Rijn (Irish, 1721 - 1775), The Burgomaster, c. 1760, mezzotint on laid paper

The dextrous trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the suds, R. Houston, fecit. England, Published according to act of Parliament, 1751

Houston, Texas (looking south) 1891;D. W. Ensign & Co. ;[Chicago : D. W. Ensign], c1892
Houston, Texas (looking south) 1891; D.W. Ensign & Co.; [Chicago : D.W. Ensign], c1892.; 1 print : chromolithograph; 27 5/16 x 45 7/16 in

Plate 44: Map bounded by Fifth Street, Avenue, A, Sixth Street, Avenue B, Houston, First Street, First Avenue. 1852, 1854, William Perris, New York, N.Y. USA

DAVID F. HOUSTON (1866-1940). American politician. Photograph, c1915

SAM HOUSTON, JR. (1843-1894). Son of Samuel Houston. Photograph, mid-late 19th century

SAM HOUSTON (1793-1863). American soldier and political leader. Photographed in 1856

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. Four-year-old and five-year-old girls picking cotton during harvest on a farm near Houston, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1913

HINE: MESSENGER, 1913. A 14-year-old Western Union messenger in Houston, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1913

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Houston, the vibrant city in Texas, United States of America, is a place where history and modernity coexist harmoniously. From its captivating skyline to its rich cultural heritage, it has something for everyone. Named after Lady Houston D. B. E. , this city boasts an impressive skyline that showcases the towering skyscrapers against the backdrop of endless blue skies, and is a testament to the progressive spirit and its position as a major economic hub in North America. Houston's significance in the oil industry cannot be overstated. The famous Oil Gusher at Houston was a turning point that propelled this city into becoming one of the world's leading energy centers. Today, it stands tall as a symbol of resilience and prosperity. Art enthusiasts will find solace in downtown Houston with Jean Dubuffet's striking statue called "Monument au Fantome. " This masterpiece adds an artistic touch to the bustling streets and serves as a reminder of Houston's commitment to promoting creativity and expression. The historic San Jacinto battlefield near Houston holds great importance as it marks the decisive battle for Texan independence. Standing there today, one can't help but feel awe-inspired by the courage and determination displayed by those who fought for freedom. Market Square Park offers respite from urban life with its lush greenery and serene atmosphere. Here, locals gather to relax or enjoy outdoor events while immersing themselves in nature's embrace—a true oasis amidst the concrete jungle. No visit to Houston would be complete without exploring NASA's Johnson Space Centre. With old rockets on display, visitors get an up-close look at humanity's incredible journey beyond Earth—an experience that ignites curiosity about our universe like no other. In every corner of this remarkable city lies evidence of progress—NASA represents mankind reaching for new frontiers while skyscrapers symbolize economic growth. Yet amidst all these achievements, what truly makes Houston special are its people—the diverse community that calls this place home. Their warmth and hospitality make Houston a city that welcomes all with open arms.