Texas Then and Now (Revised & Updated Edition)
Texas Then and Now (Revised & Updated Edition)
Texas Then and Now takes you on a breathtaking visual journey across the Lone Star State—pairing rare historic photographs with stunning modern images from the exact same vantage points.
Watch Texas transform before your eyes. From the oil boom at Spindletop to the halls of the Texas State Capitol, from the Fort Worth Stockyards to the evolving skylines of Houston, Dallas and Austin, this book reveals how a frontier state became a global powerhouse—without losing its identity.
More than a collection of photographs, this is Texas history brought to life—through side-by-side imagery, fascinating stories and unforgettable places.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Then-and-now photography of iconic landmarks across Texas
Defining moments from oil, industry, politics and culture
Legendary figures who shaped the state
Surprising facts and insights from El Paso to Galveston
A curated visual tour of Texas’s most recognizable destinations
Featuring locations across the state, including Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Galveston, Waco, Amarillo, Lubbock, College Station and beyond.
Perfect for:
Proud Texans and lifelong residents
History, photography and architecture enthusiasts
Visitors looking to understand Texas on a deeper level
Gifts and coffee table collections
Big, bold and constantly evolving—see Texas the way it was, and the way it is now.

