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[Adams Building]
Photograph of an exterior view of a brick building identified as the Adams Building. The building is several stories high. Each visible side has one balcony near the top. Cars are parked along its curb. The building was constructed in 1924 by John R. Adams, and served as offices for doctors, attorneys, insurance, and other businesses. The building was later renamed the World Trade Building.
Date:
194X
Creator:
Watkins Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Adams Building Banquet]
Photograph of a group of men and women sitting at long tables at a banquet for tenants of the Adams Building. There are plates of food, filled drinking glasses, and silverware on the tables. A handwritten arrow and text that says "me!!" is above a woman in the foreground. In the background, there are two windows.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
J. C. Watkins Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial of Greenlawn Cemetery]
Photograph of the Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur, TX. The photograph is taken from the air. The cemetery is in the middle of a large, open area.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial Photograph of Port Arthur]
Photograph of Port Arthur, TX. The entire town can be seen. The downtown area has taller buildings than the rest of the town. The Kansas City Southern Rail Depot is at the bottom. The Sabine-Neches Canal is to the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of flood waters surrounding houses. The flooding spans the entire photograph.
Date:
August 15, 1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of a flooded neighborhood near downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of flood waters in Port Arthur, Texas. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of a flooded neighborhood. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Government Complex]
Photograph of an aerial view of a governmental complex. The complex includes a sub-courthouse, city hall, and post office. Other buildings and a body of water are also visible. Text below the photograph says "Governmental Complex Port Arthur, Texas August, 1985."
Date:
August 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Jefferson Country Sub - Courthouse]
Photograph of an aerial view of Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse on 500 Lakeshore Drive. The courthouse is surrounded by yards with scattered trees. A view of Port Arthur spans the photograph.
Date:
194X
Creator:
Everett, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Pleasure Island Marina]
Photograph of an aerial view of Pleasure Island Marina. Along the shore, there is a view of the Ballroom and amusement rides.
Date:
195X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Pleasure Pier Bridge]
Photograph of an aerial view of Pleasure Pier Bridge. The bridge is drawn up, and a ship is sailing through the canal. Smaller boats line the left shore. In the background, there is a view of the city.
Date:
196X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Port Arthur]
Photograph of an aerial view of buildings and streets in Port Arthur. In the foreground, there is a view of Kansas City Southern Railway. On the right side of the photograph, there is a body of water.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
Everett, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Port Arthur College]
Photograph of an aerial view of the Port Arthur College campus. In the background, a further view of the town is visible. On the left margin of the photograph, text says "Stilwell Blvd.," and an arrow points to a street running horizontally. On the bottom margin, text says "Lakeshore Drive" and an arrow points to a street running vertically. Also on the bottom margin, text says "Procter," and a second arrow points to a street running vertically.
Date:
193X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Procter Street]
Photograph of an aerial view of Procter Street in Port Arthur, Texas. Buildings, trees, and other streets are also visible. In the lower center of the photograph, the building is identified as the K. C. S. Depot.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Saint Mary Hospital]
Photograph of an aerial view of Saint Mary Hospital on 3600 Gates Boulevard. There are several buildings connected by smaller covered walkways. Fields surround the hospital, and there is a football field behind it.
Date:
January 20, 1949
Creator:
Everett, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Water Tower]
Photograph of an aerial view of a 500,000 gallon water tower on Railroad Avenue. Behind the water tower, there is a train and an industrial storage lot. Text on the top-right of the photograph says "City of Port Arthur Water tower on Railroad Avenue and W. Thomas Blvd. Built 195. Capacity - 500,000 gallons. Photo - 11/13/74."
Date:
November 13, 1974
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Water Tower]
Photograph of an aerial view of a 300,000 gallon water tower. Trees surround the tower, and a baseball field is located behind it. Text at the bottom-left of the photograph says "City of Port Arthur Gilham Circle Water Tower. Built - 1920. Capacity - 300,000 Photo - 11/13/74."
Date:
November 13, 1974
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[All American City Billboard]
Photograph of a billboard advertising Port Arthur being selected as an All American City. The billboard consists of an illustration of a building and a seal with stars, stripes, and text that says "All America City Port Arthur, Texas 1973." Text on the billboard says "Congratulations Port Arthur Citizens On Being Selected All America City." A woman and man standing in front of the billboard are identified as Mrs. Leola King and W. J. Dickerson. Accompanying material gives information about the award.
Date:
1973
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[All American City Committee Members]
Photograph of the All American City committee members. They are posing in three rows. In the background, a panel hanging above them says "Grand Ballroom." Text at the bottom of the photograph identifies them as "Left to right: Fred Huber [City Councilman], Claude Ellis [Private citizen], George Wikoff [City Attorney], Bill Maddox [Publisher Port Arthur News], Mrs. Leola King [Private citizen], Pat DeBlanc [citizen], Lyle Vickers [Manager P.A. Chamber of Commerce], James Marshall Green, Sr. [Senior Citizen], W. L. Dickinson [Senior Citizens Group], George Dibrell [City Manager], Maurice Conerly [City Councilman], Van Buckner [Businessman], Arthur Guidry [City Councilman], Reverend Ransom Howard [Minister], Charles Freeman [Businessman], Ernest Meyer [City Secretary] Sam Monroe [Lamar University], Bernis Sadler [Mayor] R. L. Jones, Dave Smith."
Date:
1973
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[All American City Delegates]
Photograph of All American City delegates. In the background, a seal is under a wall consisting of stars, stripes, and text that says "Finalist All American City Port Arthur, Texas." The delegates are identified as S. G. Carruth, Arthur Craft, Reverend Emmitt Barrow, Roy Shotts, Sam Aquilina, Mrs. H. P. Weber, Mrs. W. F. Frederman, Mrs. Gordon Swartz, Mrs. Guy Tritico, Mrs. Thomas F. Hogan, Mrs. M. C. Franklin, Mrs. R. J. Domatti, Mrs. Gloria Freeman Robinson, Mrs. [Mars] Gillman, V. J. Constantine, Mrs. D. R. Cotham, Mrs. Arthur Klebba, Jeff Riley, Mrs. Edward Ladmer, Sam Monroe, Gus DeLee, Mrs. E. J. Baron, Jr., John Hill (State Attorney General), Bernis W. Sadler (Mayor), Ed Watson, John Oden, Thomas F. Hogan, III, William Maddox, Randy Halton, and Jerry O. Jones.
Date:
1973
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American Brewing Association Wagon]
Photograph of two men sitting on an American Brewing Association wagon. The wagon is filled with barrels and is pulled by horses; text on the side of the wagon says "American Brewing Ass'n." The men are delivering the barrels to Guy Moore's livery stables on Dallas Avenue and Fourth Street. In the background, there are wooden buildings and a man standing in a yard.
Date:
1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Armistice Day Celebration]
Photograph of a group of men at the Armistice Day celebration at Pleasure Island. The men are standing in a row, and some are wearing military uniforms, and some men are holding American flags. In the background, there is a metal structure. Text at the bottom-right of the photograph says "'Armistice Day' November 11, 1921."
Date:
November 11, 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Armistice Day Parade]
Photograph of a parade float for an Armistice Day celebration. The float consists of a truck decorated with star and stripe printed banners, a cannon on the truck bed, and a banner on the side with text that says "This is the Old Girl that Roared Out for Joy and Shattered our 'Panes' on Armistice Day. Nov. 11. 1918." In the background, there are trees and a building. Accompanying material gives information about the cannon.
Date:
July 4, 1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History