San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History (open access)

San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date: 1890
Creator: Corner, William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tourist map of Mexico City]

Map shows late nineteenth century Mexico City street names, parks, churches, and points of interest. Includes index to numbered locations and handwritten notes. Inset: [advertisement for] Blake's Book Store, C. de Gante, 8. Scale not given.
Date: [1890..1910]
Creator: Blake's Book Store
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico: mapa de las lineas del Ferrocarril Central y conecciones.

Map shows railroads in Mexico and United States. Includes legend, time zone clocks stamped on face of map, and "Perfil del Ferrocarril Central de Mexico a Paso del Norte" [Profile of the Central Railroad of Mexico to Paso del Norte]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:15,000,000].
Date: 1890
Creator: American Bank Note Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History