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Crossing on a Green
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Crossing on a Green

In the background is the Great Jones building (708 Main), built in 1921, which is still standing today.

Downtown crossing at a greenlight
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Downtown crossing at a greenlight

These Houstonians appear to be crossing Main street from the 1000 block of Capitol to the 900 block of Capitol.…

Houston shoppers, 1943
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Houston shoppers, 1943

This phenomenal photo was taken from the sidewalk at the NE corner of Main and Capitol Streets, facing SE. The…

Passengers boarding a bus in Downtown Houston
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Passengers boarding a bus in Downtown Houston

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