This captivating photograph captures the essence of Texas pride as a Longhorn Cadillac takes the spotlight in Kemah. The elegant Cadillac is adorned with a majestic longhorn, representing the rich heritage and cowboy spirit of the Lone Star State. Its intricate details and iconic symbolism make it a true standout, embodying the unique blend of sophistication and Western charm.

Copy negative of a school yard in Kemah. It is a fenced-in property that has a small, one-story building, a see-saw and a swing set. A number of children and a few adult women are playing in the yard. An airplane is visible flying overhead in the distance. Handwritten notes on the bottom left hand corner of the photo read, "School No. 2, Kemah, Tex. 1921-22." On the bottom right hand corner, it reads, "Schlueter Houston, Ph. P. 6017."

Copy negative of a group of children and a few women standing outside of the Kemah school building. They are students and teachers at the school.

Photograph of six unidentified men and three unidentified women who are Kemah city officials. The man on the far left of the group has a badge clipped to his shirt and a revolver on his hip.

Copy negative of a school building in Kemah, Texas. The building, which sits on a fenced-in property, has a small, covered porch, a few windows, and a tree in front. A group of students are gathered on the porch steps. Seagulls are visible flying in the distance. Handwritten notes on the corners of the photo say, "Schlueter, Houston, Ph. P. 6017," and "No. 1. School, Kemah, Texas, 1921-22."

Photograph of a group of school-age children that make up the 1946 class at Kemah School. The students are arranged in four rows. Their teacher stands on the second row on the far right. Set at the feet of two girls on the first row is a small wooden board that reads, "KEMAH 1946."

Photograph of a group of school-age children that make up the 1954 class at Kemah School. The students are arranged in three rows. Their teacher is standing on the second row on the far left. Set at the feet of a girl on the first row is a small wooden board that reads, "School Days at Kemah 1954."

Photograph of a group of school-age children that make up the 1955 class at Kemah School. The students are arranged in three rows. Their teacher is standing on the second row on the far right. Set at the feet of a girl on the first row is a small wooden board that reads, "School Days at Kemah 1955."

Photograph of high waters covering part of Kemah, Texas. The water covers a street in the foreground, and covers the lots in front of some buildings and the Sylvia D Motel and Restaurant in the background.

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Photograph of Ms. Rice and her class in 1946 in Kemah, Texas. Ms. Rice and 21 unidentified children pose on the steps of a wooden building.

Photograph of a house at 601 Kipp in Kemah, Texas. The wooden house is constructed with stilts in preparation for high tidal waters. Some flowers are planted to the right of a walkway leading to the porch entrance. A shed is partially visible in the background.

Photograph of a few cars on a single draw bridge in Kemah, Texas. A body of water is visible beneath the bridge.

Photograph of Miss Sellar and her class. Miss Sellar stands to the right of the unidentified children whom are sitting and standing on a bench outside of the schoolhouse in Kemah, Texas.

Photograph of a portion of the business area in Kemah, Texas along Clear Creek during a typical high tide. Several cars are parked in the lot of a lounge and pharmacy on Texas Ave. The water from Clear Creek has filled the parking lot and has reached the street.

Photograph of a portion of the business area in Kemah, Texas along Clear Creek during a typical high tide. Water from Clear Creek has filled several parking lots and has crossed the street in areas. Several cars are parked at various businesses. A motel, seafood restaurant, tire shop, grocery store, and auto parts store are pictured.

Photograph of Joe Lee's Seafood Restaurant in Kemah, Texas. The restaurant is on stilts, and the sign above the restaurant shows signs of damage. Several buildings in the background also show signs of damage. The ground beneath the restaurant is covered by shallow brown water and debris. A boat is also partially visible in the background.

Photograph of Rose Kipp, Ella Rentz, Emma Gordon, Dorothy White, and several unidentified children. This is a picture of the school children at the school that John Henry Kipp, Sr. started. The teacher, Louise Giddens, is the tallest woman in the picture. The girl next to the teacher is Ella Kipp the oldest of John Henry Kipp, Jr's children and the boy on the other side of the teacher is Henry Kipp. The girl next to Henry is Elva or Elvie Kipp. The girl in front of Elvie and Henry is Leota Kipp. The girl in the back next to Elvie is Rose Kipp and the boy next to her is John Lee (called Lee) Kipp. All of the children named were the children of John Henry Kipp, Jr.

Photograph of the Sylvia D Lounge. A covered walkway leads to the entrance of the two-story wooden building. A few lawn chairs, and two tables are located around a swimming pool in front of the lounge. Some cars are parked in the parking lot next to the lounge, and other businesses are partially visible in the background.

Photograph of Ben Blackledge, the mayor of Kemah, Texas for 27 years, and the interior of Rocket Lounge. Three men sit on stools at the bar counter, and a man stands behind the bar. Cigars and beer are vended behind the bar, and several tables, chairs, and booths are placed throughout the lounge. A table shuffleboard is also visible.

Photograph of the Hanson House (located at 118 Hanson Road) in Kemah, Texas.

Photograph of a historic property located at 610 Kipp in Kemah, Texas.

Photograph of a historic property located at 416 Main in Kemah, Texas.

Photograph of the Kipp House (located at 601 10th) in Kemah, Texas.