Sam Houston Coliseum and Music Hall, March 2. Also pictured: the Albert Thomas Convention Center, which was set to be converted into the entertainment venue Bayou Place. D. Fahleson photos ...

By 1974, they had taken 81,000 photos. The National Archives digitized ... the city developed a visibility standard — it asked whether downtown workers could see mountains that were only 35 ...

For those limited on time, tour downtown ... "Houston is Inspired" is another top mural destination for visitors thanks to its bright colors that provide a striking backdrop for photos; you ...