Name/Title
1907 Original Postcards of Glenwood CemeteryEntry/Object ID
ARC_WT_HL_0002Description
This collection of 1907 photographic postcards provides visual documentation of Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. The images present key elements of the cemetery's design and landscape, including:
- Main Entrance - Allen 1081
- Main Drive Way - Allen 1082
- Park Fronting Washington Avenue with Res of Supt - Allen 1083
- Entrance to Glenwood Cemetery from Park Fronting Washington Ave - Allen 1084
- Looking North from the Office - Allen 1085
- Looking East through Glenwood Cemetery - Allen 1087
- Office of Glenwood Cemetery - Allen 1088
- The Bayou As It Passes Through Glenwood Cemetery - Allen 1089
- In The New Additions - Allen 1089
- A Shady Lane - Allen 1090
- Approach to Glenwood Cemetery from Kane St. Entrance - Allen 1091
- Kate St. Entrance to Glenwood Cemetery - Allen 1092
Each postcard includes printed captions that describe the scenes and prominently feature the name "Allen" in its typography. The cards were never mailed, suggesting they were likely created for local sale, tourism, or promotional purposes.Subject
Glenwood CemeterySubject Person/Organization
Glenwood CemeteryContext
The postcards document the architectural and landscape changes at Glenwood by capturing entrance structures and vistas that have undergone alterations or been removed over time. As visual records, these postcards serve as references for preservation planning, historical interpretation, and comparisons with the cemetery's current appearance.Collection
Glenwood Cemetery Walking and Archive Tour HighlightsLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
photographic postcardsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Post cardsSearch Terms
Postcard, Glenwood Cemetery, Washington Avenue, Superintendent House, Allen, Photograph, 1907Postcard Details
Postcard Type
Divided Back (1907-1915)Place Published
City
Houston, TexasRegion
SouthwestContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1907Time Period
20th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
PostcardHeight
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inLocation
Location
Box
Collection 6, Box 3* Untyped Location
Archive RoomCategory
PermanentCondition
Reason for Exam
ExhibitionCondition
GoodCondition Type
Stains, Discoloration, Frayed / FrayingDate Examined
Oct 3, 2025Surface
The item displays signs of age-related wear, including slight discoloration and occasional stains on its surface. It is structurally sound, with no visible tears, rips, or holes. There is some fraying along the edges of the postcards.Materials
PaperCopyright
Restrictions
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.Reproductions
Notes
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.Create Date
October 7, 2025Update Date
August 21, 2026
