This Is What Texas Looked Like 100 Years Ago...It May Surprise You
By Katie Lawrence|Published December 04, 2015
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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).
Pictures are timeless. They capture a moment and allow us to cherish it forever with the simple push of a button. Today we’re traveling back in time to the early 1900’s and getting a glimpse of just how different life was in Texas a century ago. If you think our state is mesmerizing now, take a look at these pieces of history from an era before busy streets, corporate offices, and abundant commercial businessess…your jaw just might drop.
1. With all the trees in Texas, it's no wonder logging has always been a major industry.
3. Nearly a century ago, WWI soldiers returned to Houston and were met with a homecoming parade. Can't you just feel everyone's joy and relief to have their friends and family back?
6. Luckily, Galveston was able to get back on its feet again with the construction of the seawall. Can you imagine how excited these people were? How many times have you walked on the seawall?
10. Take a look at this telephone exchange operator in Richardson, Texas around 1900, when the era of the working woman was starting to bloom. How does this compare to your office today?
Did you recognize any of these places? If Texas has changed this much in the last century, can you even imagine what it might look like in another 100 years? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
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