Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A multistory skeletal structure of steel beams rises above a street strewn with construction materials. Pedestrians stroll in front of adjacent buildings, one of which advertises hot and cold baths.

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A multistory skeletal structure of steel beams rises above a street strewn with construction materials. Pedestrians stroll in front of adjacent buildings, one of which advertises hot and cold baths.

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A large, multistory building with a partially complete brick and stone edifice looms over a street lined with businesses and strewn with construction materials. A small building to the left of the frame advertises hot and cold baths. Another small building has a car parked in front of it.

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A large, multistory building with a partially complete brick and stone edifice looms over a street lined with businesses and strewn with construction materials. A small building to the left of the frame advertises hot and cold baths. Toward the center, another small building has a car parked in front of it.

Photograph of a large steamboat flying an American flag accompanied by a much smaller steamboat. Land is visible in the background; in the distance, a sign reads "HIGH GRADE" in front of power lines stretching off into the horizon.

Photograph of an unidentified infant lying on their back on a flat surface covered in solid-colored fabric. The infant is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a cloth diaper and they are looking slightly above the camera. In the background, a table with a light-colored tablecloth is visible.

Photograph of an unidentified baby lying on their side on top of a pillow in front of a solid dark background. The baby is dressed in a light-colored onesie and staring at something to the right of the camera.

Photograph of an unidentified baby in a light-colored onesie lying on their stomach on top of a dark, glossy table. The background is dark and indistinct; the baby's reflection is faintly visible in the table's surface. The baby is looking to the right of the camera.

Photograph of a unidentified baby in footie pajamas sitting alone on the seat of a motorcycle in a fenced-in yard. The child is wearing a dark fedora and reaching towards the front of the vehicle. On the left side, a shed fills the background. The backs of several houses are visible above the fence.

Photograph of an unidentified baby wearing only a diaper sitting on a fabric doily and smiling. The baby is looking at something to the right of the camera and the background is dark and indistinct.

Photograph of Bluebeard's Castle in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A large stone tower with a crumbling stucco façade towers over two wings of the building. The wings are very modern and were clearly constructed centuries after the tower. An unidentified woman poses in front of the entrance.

Photograph of a fire engulfing a large wooden structure next to a railroad. A lone firefighter stands on the roof of an adjacent building attempting to fight the flames with a hose. Several onlookers observe the scene. An abandoned bicycle lies overturned against the wall of the adjacent building.

Photograph of an unidentified child in a flannel shirt and dark pants standing in front of a house holding a rifle and aiming it to the left of the camera. The house behind him is covered in light-colored siding and surrounded by a light-colored white picket fence. There is a dead tree in the yard.

Photograph of an unidentified young child in a collared shirt and bowtie hugging a tree outside of a house with light-colored siding and a picket fence. He is looking at the camera and pursing his lips

Photograph of an unidentified child frowning in a cowboy costume, holding his hat in his left hand and a lasso in his right. He stands outside in front of a telephone pole. There are several buildings in the background. It was taken where Adoue Park/Rosenberg School is, facing north in Galveston.

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on the back of a horse attached to a carriage. The carriage is on the left side of the frame and features two rows of upholstered seats. Three unidentified adults stand behind the horse and child smiling at the camera. The child is looking at the camera and clutching the back of the horse. There is a building with light-colored siding and a palm tree in the background.

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a tricycle in a yard next to several chickens eating from a metal bowl. The child is smiling at the camera and is wearing a light-colored cap, a dark, button-down frock, and light-colored leggings. Behind the child is a house with an attached fence and a tree with mostly bare branches.

Photograph of an unidentified young boy with round glasses, slicked-back hair, a dark coat and pants, and a scarf posing near a set of stairs. A potted plant in a barrel lies to his right.

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on the edge of a circular concrete fountain. Lily pads decorate the water in the foreground. A spout sprays water upwards on the right side of the photograph. The child is wearing a dark sailor suit romper. In the background, several people are sitting on a bench in front of a large three-story building that is surrounded by lush and carefully manicured landscaping. A large landmass in the distance looms over the building.

Photograph of an unidentified young boy standing on the steps of a porch aiming a toy bow and arrow upwards. His face is largely obscured by his arm, and he is wearing a costume feathered headdress as well as knee-length trousers over stockings and a long-sleeved shirt with suspenders. In the background, a wall with light-colored siding as well as a door with a large window is visible.

Photograph of an unidentified young boy standing on the steps of a porch aiming a toy bow and arrow to his right. He is wearing a costume feathered headdress as well as knee-length trousers over stockings and a long-sleeved shirt with suspenders. In the background, a wall with light-colored siding as well as a door with a large window is visible.

Photograph of an unidentified young boy in a sailor suit and round glasses sitting for a picture. He is looking at the camera but not smiling. He is sitting in a chair with a rounded back in front of the footboard of a bed.

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a bicycle that has been heavily decorated on a path lined with trees bordering a larger road. The bicycle sports stripes covering the body and alternating strips of light and dark fabric woven between the spokes of the wheels. The child is wearing round glasses, a newsboy cap, a dark jacket, and short pants with knee-high socks.

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a small toy horse with wheels in a fenced-in yard. The child is wearing a dark button-down top, shorts with light-colored leggings underneath, and a light-colored knit cap. In the background there is a house with a picket fence.