These 10 Photos Of Texas From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating
By Katie Lawrence|Published February 25, 2018
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
It’s fascinating to look back at vintage photos to see how far we’ve come as a state.
Overtime, landmarks change and small towns evolve. Texas’ major cities didn’t always look like they do now. It’s hard to imagine what the streets looked like before skyscrapers towered over them and automobiles were lined bumper-to-bumper. The following photos showcase various places in Texas from around 100 years ago. Observe what’s changed in your hometown and/or other cities you’re familiar with:
Hundreds of tourists gather on the newly built seawall, enjoying the cool breeze of an early summer day. Children play in the sand and wade in the water, and folks can be seen on a pier that's attached to what we assume to be a restaurant.
A few horses & buggies can be seen parked in front of businesses on Main Street while their drivers spend the day shopping. I wish downtown districts of cities were this empty nowadays!
The Marlin Sanitarium looms over the surrounding area, menacing and foreboding. It looks more like a courthouse or other federal building rather than an asylum!
How has your city or hometown changed since the early 1900s? Share your thoughts, memories, and observations with us!