Rescuing Texas History, 2010 - 21 Matching Results

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Texas Ranger Captain Joe Shely and wife, Mary Shely

Description: Photograph of Captain Joe and Mrs. Mary Shely, posed for a cabinet portrait, studio in Corpus Christi, Texas. The photo shows the couple from mid-chest up. Their heads are tilted together. Captain Shely has a bushy mustache and well-trimmed, dark hair. Mrs. Shely has tightly curled, dark hair. She is wearing a dark pleated dress or blouse with a broach at the neck. Captain Shely is wearing a dark suit with something other than a tie at the neck, possibly an ascot, with a white shirt collar. His… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Wilson County Historical Society

Causeway and Railroad Bridge

Description: Photograph of a postcard of a causeway and railroad bridge between Portland, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. The bridge appears to be made of wood. A single vehicle is parked on at the top of the bridge. Several people are walking by it. The railroad bridge is on the right. It is unoccupied. A small sign between the bridges reads, "Built 1921, cost $300,000.000, Your Money."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

Hunters in Corpus Christi

Description: Cropped copy-photograph of a group of hunters at the railroad depot in Corpus Christi, TX. They are all shown in formal attire, standing on the depot platform. Some of the hunters are holding bunches of ducks and gun cases. A cover is over the platform behind the group of hunters. Faint traces of writing can be seen on the image above and below the hunters.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Women Standing around Drinking Fountain]

Description: Cropped copy-photograph of a group of four women standing around a water fountain at Artesian Park in Corpus Christi, Texas. The women are all wearing hats; the woman on the left is leaning over the fountain. In the background, there is a bandstand and trees.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Women in Boat at Pavilion Hotel]

Description: Cropped copy-photograph of four women sitting in a boat on a rocky shore in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas. Behind them is a dock to the left, and a boat in the middle of the water. The Pavilion Hotel is in the far background in the water.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage]

Description: Postcard of storm damage at the home of J. E. Loyd. The house is leaning, and debris is scattered about. Loyd built Loyd's Pavilion and Pleasure Pier at the end of Mann Street in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage at Reed Auto Company]

Description: Postcard of storm damage at Reed Auto Company in Corpus Christi, Texas. Piles of debris fill the street in front of the building. Four men are standing amongst the debris. Three windows above an awning on the building are broken. Signs at the top of the building say "Reed Auto Company" and "Buick."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage on Chaparral Street]

Description: Postcard of storm damage on North Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The damaged building on the right is identified as Horne Apartments. The remains of a new fish market are also identified. Debris is scattered in the flooded street. Text at the bottom of the image says "42 Chap. St." and "[xx]42."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Boat Damaged from Storm]

Description: Postcard of boat damaged by a storm in Corpus Christi, Texas. Signs on the front of the boat say "Japonica" and "Corpus Christi." The boat is washed up on shore amongst debris. One man is standing in front of it. In the background, there is a body of water.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

Residences Damaged by Storm]

Description: Postcard of storm damage on the corner of Water and Resaca in Corpus Christi, Texas. A pile of debris in the street stretches the length of three homes; one house is owned by Henry Edwards. Amongst the debris, there is the remains of a building that says "Grocery Meat Market." Text at the bottom-left of the image says "Henry Edwards Home[,] Cor. Water & Resaca."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage on Peoples Street]

Description: Postcard of flood waters on Peoples Street from a storm in Corpus Christi, Texas. Debris is floating in the water. In the background, there are buildings; the building on the left says "Ragsdale Plumbing." Text on the bottom-left of the image says "Peoples St."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Flood Waters at Hospital]

Description: Postcard of flood waters at U. S. General Hospital #15 on Rincon Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The water floods into the first floor of the brick building. Debris is scattered in the water. In the background, there is another building. The hospital was originally the Beach Hotel.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage at Hospital]

Description: Postcard of storm damage at U. S. General Hospital #15 on Rincon Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The brick building is several stories high with damage to the first two floors. The entire first floor was washed away by flood waters. A staircase in the center of the building is falling down. There is a group of damaged trees beside it. The hospital was formerly the Beach Hotel.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Flood Waters at Residence]

Description: Postcard of flood waters from a storm surrounding the home of Judge Henry D. McDonald in Corpus Christi, Texas. The house is several stories high, and the water reaches the first floor. In the background, there are trees and buildings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Flooding]

Description: Postcard of storm flooding in Corpus Christi, Texas. Two people are walking through the ankle-deep water. Trees are scattered through the water. In the background, there are buildings identified as Plaza Hotel, California Bakery, Tribbles Market, and Givens Apartments.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage on North Water Street]

Description: Postcard of storm damage at Hardin Court Grocery and Market on North Water Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The building is partially intact with wooden planks hanging from the second floor and ceiling. Debris is piled around the building. Text on the side of the building says "Dignified Helpful Credit" and "Hardin Court Grocery and Market."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Boat Damaged by Storm]

Description: Postcard of the boat, Japonica, damaged by a storm in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ship is washed up on shore with debris surrounding it. A leaning house with a destroyed fence is to the right of the boat. In the background, there is a body of water.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage at Old Courthouse]

Description: Postcard of storm damage at Old Nueces County Courthouse between Aubrey and Belden Streets in Corpus Christi, Texas. Scattered debris and leaning posts are in front of the building. Approximately 150 people took refuge from the storm in this building. After the storm, it was used as a temporary morgue. Text below the image says "Old Courthouse in Corpus Christi."
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage at Texas Motor Sales Company]

Description: Photograph of storm damage at Texas Motor Sales Company on North Mesquite Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. Debris including wooden planks and shingles is piled in the street. The brick building to the right of the image says "Texas Motor Sales Co." In the background, there are other buildings, and two men standing amongst the debris.
Date: unknown
Creator: Patterson, Harvey
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage on Beach]

Description: Photograph of storm damage on North Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. Debris including metal pipes and bricks is scattered on the sand. In the background, there is a building identified as Spohn Sanitarium. In the far background, the General Hospital can be seen to the right of the image.
Date: unknown
Creator: Patterson, Harvey
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Storm Damage at E. H. Caldwell and Son Mercantile]

Description: Photograph of storm damage at E. H. Caldwell and Son Hardware and Machinery on North Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The building is partially intact, and furniture can be seen in the destroyed rooms. A sign on the front of the building says "E. H. Caldwell & Son." In the foreground, there is debris scattered about. Text on the top-right corner of the image says "E. H. Caldwell & Son Merchantile."
Date: unknown
Creator: Patterson, Harvey
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library
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