The terminal served Houston during the years when air travelers dressed in their best and embarked for destinations aboard roaring prop liners like the Douglas DC-3 and the Lockheed Constellation. Designed by architect Joseph Finger (who also designed Houston's City Hall), the terminal was designed to meet Houston's growing role as a center for air commerce in the late 1930s.
The terminal catered to Houston during the years when air travelers donned their finest attire and boarded aircraft like the Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Constellation, which roared to life. Designed by architect Joseph Finger (who also designed Houston's City Hall), the terminal was built to accommodate Houston's expanding position as a hub for air commerce in the late 1930s.