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Texas has changed quite a bit over the years, as is readily seen in our vast photograph and postcard collections. Our collections are especially strong on Waco and Baylor images, but look for some views beyond the Heart of Texas, too. Black and white image from Edward C. Postcards dated Place of Publication Not Identified: Scholarly, James Baughn, 23 Apr.

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GIF and factoids by Haley Rodriguez, archives student assistant. Thanks for the article and its information. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your Email Leave this field blank. Skip to content. There are two causeways connecting Galveston Island to the mainland. Both have been renovated over time with changes consisting of wider lanes and a drawbridge replacement.

The original Galveston Causeway was opened in and is now restricted to railroad use only. This railroad bridge is considered one of the greatest accomplishments of engineering in the United States and was put on the list of the National Register of Historic Places in