[Frank Gabino and employees on the 1800 Block of Congress]

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Photograph of Mr. Francisco (Frank) Gabino, son and employees outside of the Alamo Furniture Store on the 1800 block of Congress Avenue, Houston, Texas. Line of delivery trucks in front of store. From left to right: Frank Gabino ; Frank Gabino, Jr. ; Anatoin Reyes ; Ignacio Rodriguez. The Crystal Cafe is visible at the far corner; it was run by Gus Gavriel.

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1 photograph : negative, b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in.

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Creator: Unknown. 1928.

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Photograph of Mr. Francisco (Frank) Gabino, son and employees outside of the Alamo Furniture Store on the 1800 block of Congress Avenue, Houston, Texas. Line of delivery trucks in front of store. From left to right: Frank Gabino ; Frank Gabino, Jr. ; Anatoin Reyes ; Ignacio Rodriguez. The Crystal Cafe is visible at the far corner; it was run by Gus Gavriel.

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1 photograph : negative, b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in.

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MSS0282.021 Gabino Family Photographs

Original negative of which MSS0282-b01-f21-02 and MSS0282-b01-f21-03 are two separate pieces.

Notes included with negative: 2 photo fragments of same place. 1800 Block of Congress, Alamo Furniture Store. It is a Suarez Photo, circa 1928. Line of delivery trucks in front of store. Trucks for delivery & collection appliances, & etc. L to R. 1. Man standing - Mr. Fr. Gabino. 2. Boy is Frank Jr., son. Anatoin Reyes - worked for Gabino. 4. Iquain Rodriguez - worked for Gabino. The Tenneson Apts were on top. Cristal Cafe - on the corner - run by Mr. Gus Gavriel - a Greek.

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

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The Mexican American Family and Photo Collection

These photographs depict Mexican American families, individuals, business and work experiences, festivals and community events, daily life and individual achievements within the scope of Texas history.

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[Frank Gabino and employees on the 1800 Block of Congress], photograph, 1928; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth222097/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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