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[Beaumont Country Club]

Description: Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on t… more
Date: October 18, 1909
Creator: D. J. Hicks

[Hotel Dieu Hospital]

Description: Postcard of Hotel Dieu hospital, located on the banks of the Neches River near Sabine Pass Avenue and Emmett Avenue. Hotel Dieu was first opened in the late 1890s. In the mid-1910s a red brick structure replaced the older wooden structure. It was built and operated by the Catholic Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Printed at the top of the postcard is "Hotel Dieu, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9732.… more
Date: [1910..1949]

[Feigned robbery scene]

Description: Photograph of a whimsical scene of three men besides Pierce-Arrow automobile being robbed by a man pointing a handgun. Three men have their hands up with one man's pockets turned inside out. The man on the far left is Herbert Herman Fiedler. Trees are shown in the background with a small building visible to the right of the photograph. The photograph may have been taken at the Lutcher Colorado ranch.
Date: [1911..1918]

[Pierce-Arrow automobile]

Description: Photograph of the frontal view of a Pierce-Arrow automobile being driven down a dirt road. Two men are sitting in the front seat of the vehicle. An American flag is visible to the left rear of the automobile. Telephone poles and fencing border one side of the road.
Date: [1911..1917]

[Pierce-Arrow automobile]

Description: Photograph of a Pierce-Arrow automobile parked on a dirt street in a small town. Herbert Herman Fiedler is seated behind the wheel of the vehicle with another man seated beside him. Frances Ann Lutcher is seated in the back of the vehicle with another woman beside her. Shops and stores are visible in the background with a single tree appearing in the photograph.
Date: [1911..1915]

[Pierce-Arrow automobile]

Description: Photograph taken from the trailer vehicle following the lead Pierce-Arrow automobile as it is being driven down a dirt road. Trees and hills are seen ahead in the distance with telephone poles and fencing bordering the sides of the road.
Date: [1911..1917]

[Pierce-Arrow automobile]

Description: Photograph of a Pierce-Arrow automobile parked on a boulder strewn road probably somewhere in Colorado. Herbert Herman Fiedler is seen behind the wheel with Mrs. Frances Ann Lutcher in the far back of the vehicle and another woman seated in front of her. Boulders and sage surround the vehicle.
Date: [1911..1918]

[Saint Anthony Catholic Church and Convent]

Description: Postcard of St. Anthony Catholic Church, later St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, and convent located on Archie, Forsythe, Jefferson, and Wall streets. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent, Beaumont, Texas." On the back of the postcard is printed the following information regarding its creation: "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in the U.S.A." and "A-470." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Beaumont Texas Box 39. Have been here two week… more
Date: February 8, 1913
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.

[George O'Brien Millard School]

Description: Postcard of George O'Brien Millard School with students in front of it. On the right side of the postcard can be seen a statue of George O'Brien Millard and a playground. The George O'Brien Millard School was a public elementary school in Beaumont started about 1910 and sometimes known as just Millard School. George O'Brien Millard was a prominent Beaumont citizen who helped develop the public school system in Beaumont. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Geo. B. Millard School, Beaumon… more
Date: May 29, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.

[Central Fire Station]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont Fire Department's Central Fire Station at Mulberry and Walnut streets with horse drawn fire engines, carriages, and fire fighters. On the left side of the building is a sign for "Entrance, City Hall" and two children sitting near the entrance. At that time the fire department shared the building with city hall. On the right side of the building, on the second story, appear to be legs dangling out of the window. Other buildings can be seen in the background. Printed at the t… more
Date: July 27, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.

[Beaumont High School]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, on College Street near Neches and Trinity streets. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "High School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "7-29-14 Thanks for very pretty card. Come again with more like it. Sincerely Francy D. Driehs Beaumont Box # 74 Texas." The card is addressed to Harry Kerkow 404 E. Alleghany St. Austin Minn.
Date: July 29, 1914
Creator: D. J. Hicks

[Magnolia Cemetery]

Description: Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date: October 6, 1915
Creator: D. J. Hicks Book Store

[Gilbert Building, Gulf National Bank]

Description: Postcard of the Gilbert Building on Pearl Street with Gulf National Bank in Beaumont. On the street are automobiles, women, and men, and in the background are other buildings. A sign on the corner of the building reads "Gulf National Bank." The Gilbert Building was built in 1903. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Gilbert Building, Gulf National Bank, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Pub. by The Acmeg… more
Date: December 9, 1915
Creator: The Acmegraph Co.
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