Sakowitz, Robert, 1938-;
Businessmen--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Retail trade--Texas--Houston;
Sakowitz Department Store -- History;
Family-owned business enterprises -- Texas -- History;
Oral histories
Robert Sakowitz talks about his family business in Houston, the Sakowitz stores; about the city of Houston at the time the stores were established and developed; and the personalities he met while doing business.
These documents describe several different tourist attractions for the County of Galveston, including Galveston Beach, Fort San Jacinto, and the Mosquito Fleet, as well as how to get to those places.
Postcard of the Houston Country Club golf course. Printed on the back of the card, "This 18 hole course is regarded by experts as being one of the finest in the United States". The back of the card also bears a handwritten notation "8/5/15 q [sic.]...
People swimming in Galveston Bay on July 4th. View from Gulf looking toward beach and seawall. Swimmers in water with Crystal Palace, other structures, and pier in background.
Streetview of main Street looking north from Walker. Cars are parked on either side of the street and a few can be seen driving in the street. Businesses line either side of the street, including Bender Hotel and a music store.
Prominent Houston Churches: First Presbyterian; Temple Beth Israel; St. Paul's M. E. Church; First Church of Christ Scientist; & South Main Baptist Church.
