Houstons skyline before the big glass buildings of the 80s and 90s sure was quite boring and grey. That photo must be 79 or 80 because it looks like 1100 Louisiana is under construction.
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1946 with the south's busiest rail station in foreground - Jax Union Station built in 1917 and modeled after Penn Station, carried 25,000 passengers/day at its peak.
crying shame about DT Jax. it once looked so vibrant.
I love that old philly aerial. wonderful density.
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The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. (Bertrand Russell)