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Map of Houston
Harris County, Texas
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1928
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Index map for Bracey’s Block Book of Houston. Originally bound in the front of the volume, the deteriorating map was removed and scanned. The original map size is 20 x 15 inches. The city map of Houston including the now annexed Houston Heights, is overlaid with squares corresponding to page numbers in the block book. The map contains basic information including streets, railroads, public facilities and schools. Of interest are the Rice Institute and George Herman Park. Greater detail is on the individual block pages.
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Map of Houston, Texas
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1928
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Compiled from data furnished by City Engineer’s Office and City Planning Commission. Drawn by Neil Geisenhoff. Compliments of Fantham and Fantham, real estate developers. Original map size 22 x 17 inches. May have been created for visitors to Houston for the National Democratic Convention. Identifies location of 1928 National Democratic Convention and Houston boundaries of from 1838 - 1928. Chart for telephone, gas, electric connections, and population 1916 - 1928. Major Streets, parks, and neighborhoods are identified.
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Map of Houston
Harris County, Texas
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1928
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Index map for Bracey’s Block Book of Houston. Originally bound in the front of the volume, the deteriorating map was removed and scanned. The original map size is 20 x 15 inches. The city map of Houston including the now annexed Houston Heights, is overlaid with squares corresponding to page numbers in the block book. The map contains basic information including streets, railroads, public facilities and schools. Of interest are the Rice Institute and George Herman Park. Greater detail is on the individual block pages.
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Houston Corporate Limits Lines 1931
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1931
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Houston, Tex. Engineering Department. Corporate Limit Lines. 1836 to 1931 incl. 1936 Area Sq. Ml 0.2297. 1931 Area Sq. Ml. 72.1097. Original size 36 x 24 inches.
The latest boundary was set in 1929. Of interest are the changing boundary lines, both expanding and shrinking during different periods in Houston’s history. Although parks and cemeteries are indicated according to the key, they are often difficult to distinguish.
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Houston Corporate Limits Line 1939
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1939
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Welborn’s 1939 Map of Houston Texas. For sale by L. L. Ridgway Company. Original size 33 x 24 inches.
Fire stations and schools are identified by symbols. Major parks and cemeteries are indicated on the map.
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Map of the City of Houston.
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ca. 1940
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Not dated. Drawn and Compiled by Leslie E. Ogilvie, Jr. Compliments of Wald Transfer and Storage Company. Original size 24 x 19 inches.
Front of Map includes city limits, railroads, boulevards, U. S. highways, state highways, parks, cemeteries, and block numbers. Insert map of Downtown Houston with an index and key to office buildings, public buildings, churches, and theaters.
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Back of Map.
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Back of Map includes the street index, a chart showing real estate activity in Harris County 1924 - 1947, a letter from M. H. James, and advertising for the reality business.
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Ashburn's 1947 Houston City Map.
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1947
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Copyright by J. Foster Ashburn, 414 West Bldg, Houston, TX. Compliments of M. H. James and Associates. Original size 28 x 20 inches. Front and Back.
Front of Map includes all bus routes and bus line names marked in red. Houston City Limits are shown and neighborhoods and subdivisions identified. Insert maps of the outlying communities of Galena, Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, West University, and Sunnyside.
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Back of Map.
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Back of Map includes the street index, a chart showing real estate activity in Harris County 1924 - 1947, a letter from M. H. James, and advertising for the reality business.
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