Historic Dual Views of New York and Texas, 1915-1920

This photograph, created between 1915 and 1920 by a Bain News Service photographer, features the states of New York and Texas. During this period, both states were experiencing significant changes that shaped their development. New York City was emerging as a global financial hub, while Texas was growing in importance due to its vast natural resources and booming agriculture.

The image is part of the George Grantham Bain Collection, which captures the essence of American life during the early twentieth century through news photography. Notably, the interplay between New Yorks urbanization and Texass expansion reflects the broader trends of industrialization and migration unfolding in the United States at the time. This photograph serves as a visual document of that transformative era, providing a snapshot of two states that played pivotal roles in the countrys growth and change.