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

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

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 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 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 6th Street, Highway 146, FM 2094, and the surrounding area of Kemah, Texas from an aerial viewpoint. Many automobiles, businesses, and residences are visible.

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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 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.

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.

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 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."

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.

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 Pauline and Frank Scholt in a horse-drawn carriage crossing a bridge. Three unidentified people are also pictured.

Photograph of four unidentified people and the interior of Rocket Lounge of Kemah, Texas. A smiling man stands behind the bar counter, and a man faces the rear of the lounge with a cigar in his hand. In the background, a man with a hat plays a bowling arcade game. Another unidentified person sits at a table with two pitchers and an ash tray. Several stools are places in front of the bar counter, and tables and chairs are placed throughout the rest of the room. Restrooms and jukeboxes are also 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.

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