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[Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas, which is built in the Moorish style with stained glass windows and one circular carving of the Star of David above the synagogue entrance. Handwritten text on back addressed to Teague, Texas: "Hello Cliff, guess you heard we were married & living in Houston. Come to see us when you can, Arthur & Jewell 1119 Elysia Pl."
Date: 1911
Location: 29.676729 -95.488151
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Lake within Sam Houston Park]

Description: Postcard image of a lake within Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas. On the shoreline surrounding the lake visitors are visible sitting or walking around. Within the lake there is one statue of a woman and to the left in the background a wooden bridge connects a small island of land to the main area of the park. Handwritten text on back is addresses to Mister Johnnie Huffman of Dallas, Texas.
Date: July 18, 1909
Location: None
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Central Christian Church in Houston, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the Central Christian Church in Houston, Texas. Text on the front reads "Central Christian Church, Bell and Main Sts., Houston, Texas. The image of the church shows the large light colored church with two columns in the front and decorative molding around the top portion of the building. At the top of the church facade is the date 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[First Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. The large church is built in the Gothic style with noticeable spires, rose windows, and steeples. Within the image visitors are seen walking or in carriages around the church.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Scene in City Park]

Description: Postcard image of a scene of City Park in Houston, Texas. In the center of the image steps within the ground lead down to a bridge that covers a small pond. Behind the bridge is a building that has a waterwheel attached to it. Trees of different kinds are pictured throughout the image. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mrs. Ruth Cooper of Dallas, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Second Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the Second Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. The red toned building is built in the Gothic style with pointed archways, and stained glass windows. Pictured on the church's steeple is a cross on each point. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Miss Willa Belle Jones.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hotel Bristol and Annex]

Description: Postcard image of the Hotel Bristol and Annex in Houston, Texas. The image includes the red toned Hotel Bristol that is four stories tall and has a bar entrance to the right side. Next to the hotel on the left is the brown toned Hotel Bristol Annex that is taller than the hotel.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Entrance to Sam Houston Park]

Description: Postcard image of an entrance to the Sam Houston park in Houston, Texas. The entrance is marked by a large structure with signs attached reading "for whites only..", and "dogs positively prohibited". Within the park various plants, and other structures are visible. Outside the entrance three small boys are pictured around a tricycle. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Vivian Aunspaugh of Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1911
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Carter Building]

Description: Postcard image of the Carter Building in Houston, Texas. In the image the light colored building with decorative roofing is positioned from a street corner. Automobiles are pictured in the streets around the building.
Date: unknown
Location: 29.758373 -95.364027
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[St. Agnes Academy]

Description: Postcard image of the St. Agnes Academy at South End in Houston, Texas. The academy building is pictured with rows of windows across the multi floors. Steps leading up to four tall columns are pictured in the front entrance. Greenery is visible growing along the front entrance porch area. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. P. Kirkpatrick of Denison, Texas.
Date: October 7, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Thalian Club]

Description: Postcard image of the Thalian Club house in Houston, Texas. The organization meeting house is pictured as two stories tall with decorated molding on the roof. Trees are visible covering the corners of the meeting house and small growing trees are positioned in between the larger trees. Handwritten text on back addresses Mrs. Minnie (?) from San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1910
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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