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[Port Arthur College Administration Building]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Port Arthur College administration building on 1500 Procter Street. There are four columns on the front of the building that extend to the roof. A sign says "Port Arthur College" on it. In the foreground, there are palm trees. The building was constructed by John W. Gates in 1909. It was torn down in 1967, and the property is now part of Lamar State College- Port Arthur campus.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur College Aerial View]

Description: Photograph of an aerial view of Port Arthur College. Buildings are identified left to right as Gates Library, Administration Building, boys dormitory, girls dormitory, and the historic A. J. M. Vuylsteke House. In the background, there is a view of Port Arthur. The A. J. M. Vuylsteke House was constructed for the Vuylsteke family in 1905 by J. E. Alexander at a cost of $3,600. Mr. Vulysteke was the Dutch Consul in Port Arthur beginning in 1906.
Date: 1930~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur College Building]

Description: Photograph of a group of three women and two men posing outside of a building at Port Arthur College on 1500 Procter Street. One woman is sitting down on the front steps, and the other people are standing by the doorway. The building has four columns extending two stories high; a sign on the top of the building says "Port Arthur College."
Date: 193X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur College Float]

Description: Photograph of a Port Arthur College parade float made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of Port Arthur. The float consists of paper flowers covering the sides and a paper flower covered frame on top. One woman and two men are under the frame; the woman is sitting at a desk with a typewriter, one man is sitting at another desk, and the other man is standing. There are several American flags on the top of the float. Two groups of women are holding American flags and standing on both sides of t… more
Date: 1923
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur College Flooded]

Description: Photograph of flood waters at Port Arthur College. A group of people are standing under the awning of a building; a circular sign on the top of the building says "1909." In the foreground, a man is standing in the water; it reaches his upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane.
Date: 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur College Students]

Description: Photograph of a group of Port Arthur College students standing in front of the Administration Building on 1500 Procter Street. The students are posing in seven rows on the front steps of the building. In the background, there are two columns and a doorway. Partially visible handwritten text on the bottom of the photograph says "[P. A. College 1919]."
Date: 1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Country Club]

Description: Photograph of a wooden building identified as the Port Arthur Country Club. In front of the building, there are two parked cars amongst several trees. Text on the bottom of the photograph says "Country Club Recreation." The clubhouse was building in 1910, and had an outdoor swimming pool that was fed with water from Artesian Spring. The clubhouse was used until 1955, when the property was sold to a petrochemical company. A new clubhouse was built on Taylor Bayou.
Date: 192?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Cycle Works]

Description: Photograph of Port Arthur Cycle Works on Sixth Street and Austin Avenue. Several men are standing under the awning attached to the building; two men are holding bicycles. Legible signs on the building say "Port Arthur Cycle Works," "Bicycles," and "We Sell Them." In the background, there are other buildings. Text surrounding the photograph says "July 4th, 1902 Celebration" and "Bicycle Shop Sixth and Austin - 1902."
Date: July 4, 1902
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Docks]

Description: Photograph of ocean-going ships docked at the loading docks in the Port Arthur Canal. Many different types of ships are docked. According to accompanying information, the docks are near the Stilwell grain elevator in Port Arthur, TX. The back of the picture contains a description of Port Arthur industries.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Downtown Christmas Parade]

Description: Photograph of a Christmas Parade in downtown Port Arthur, TX. A large crowd is lining either side of the street. A number of cars are also on either side. Several groups of young children are seated atop the cars. Many stores are also visible including a theater, super market, and paint store, among others.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Downtown Parade]

Description: Photograph of a parade in downtown Port Arthur, Texas. A float is in the middle of a large crowd. The float is filled with young women. Three girls in light dresses are standing at the back. A young girl is standing with her hands on what appears to be a large birthday cake. Several more girls in dark dresses are seated at the front of the float. A large paper star is on the very back of the float.
Date: unknown
Creator: Moon Photographic Service
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Gas Company]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of Port Arthur Gas Company on west Nineteenth Street and Terminal Road, adjacent to Texas Company Refinery. There is a tank beside a building with smoke stacks rising from it. Text below the photograph says "Port Arthur Gas Co." and "Located - West Port Arthur ... or 19th St." Accompanying material gives additional information about the company.
Date: 1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Grain Elevator]

Description: Photograph of a grain elevator built in Port Arthur, TX by Arthur Stilwell. The grain elevator is a very large complex with four chutes protruding from the main wall. Three smaller storage containers are to the left.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Grocery Store]

Description: Photograph of a grocery store in Port Arthur, TX. Shelves line the walls and center section of the room. Several clerks are standing near the cash register in the center. A woman, who appears to be a customer, is also at the register with the clerks. Two law enforcement officers are to the right.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur High School]

Description: Photograph of several brick buildings identified as Port Arthur High School. In the foreground, there is a field with young trees in it. The center building was built in 1906, and additions on each side of it were constructed in 1922. Buildings are connected by covered walkways.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Ice Company]

Description: Photograph of Port Arthur Ice Company on 101 Houston Avenue. A sign on the building says "Port Arthur Ice Co." Three business trucks and two cars are parked in front of the building. The trucks say "Crystal Ice Co." and "Port Arthur Ice Co."
Date: 1933
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Ice Company Building]

Description: Photograph of the Port Arthur Ice Company building on the 1300 block of 7th Street in Port Arthur, TX. The building is long and white. The left side has a long loading dock. Several workers are standing on the dock. There is also a coke machine next to crates of Coca-Cola. A large number of power lines are running in front of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Industrial Arts and Manual Training High School]

Description: Photograph of a crowd of students standing in front of Port Arthur Industrial Arts and Manual Training High School. The building is three stories high and a sign on the front says "Port Arthur High School." It is located on Stilwell Boulevard and Lakeshore, and was built in 1906. Text below the photograph says "Industrial Arts and Manual Training High School - 1907."
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Interurban Train]

Description: Photograph of a Port Arthur Traction Company Interurban train in Port Arthur, TX. The car is labeled with the words, "Port Arthur Traction Co." It is car number 101. The car is loaded with passengers traveling through downtown.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Jail]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a wooden building identified as the first city jail of Port Arthur, Texas. There are two narrow windows with bars over them, and several shingles are missing from the roof. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "First Port Arthur Jail 11-28-30."
Date: November 28, 1930
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Jubilee Parade]

Description: Photograph of a parade celebrating Port Arthur's Golden Jubilee. Crowds of people are lining a city street to watch the parade. Large floats are progressing down the street. Parts of downtown Port Arthur can be seen on the parade route.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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