Resource Type

[Series of Barrels]

Photograph of a line of barrels on a railway platform outside of a building. There are six barrels, four made of wood and two of metal. Text in the lower-right corner of the photograph reads, "Plate No. 7570, 5-1-27." An accompanying card (which has the Texaco logo at the bottom) labels the photograph as "Original type asphalt product packages" and the same text is handwritten on the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1, 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

1½ Miles to "Neches"

Photograph of a railroad (bottom) and vehicles (left). People and utility poles can also be seen in the background. Back of photo reads, "W.L. Straughn Gulf States Utilities Co. Neches Power Station Beaumont, Texas".
Date: June 1, 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Aerial View of Port Arthur, 1945]

Photograph of Port Arthur, Texas, with an aerial view of the courthouse, bridge, Pleasure Island, and YMCA. The courthouse stands in the stone building in the center of the photo, surrounded by streets that are lined with cars. The bridge is raised for a passing boat. Beyond the bridge, a roller coaster can be seen. The Watkins Studio mark is in the bottom right corner.
Date: August 1, 1945
Creator: Watkins Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mitchell Auto Supply and Gas Service Station]

Photograph of Mitchell Auto Supply and Gulf gas service station with a car in front and bays open showing a car being worked on.
Date: [1945-10-01,1946-10-01]
Creator: Everett, James
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sailboats on the Water]

Photograph of sailboats on the water at Pleasure Pier. Three of the boats are near the foreground, and two are further in the background. The shore can be seen in the distance.
Date: June 1, 1946
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bystanders at Finger Furniture Store Fire]

Photograph of bystanders watching firefighters spraying water a fire at the Finger Furniture store of Beaumont, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire at the Finger Furniture Store]

Photograph of bystanders and a car across the street from the Finger Furniture store of Beaumont, Texas, which is on fire.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Firefighters Spraying Water at Fire]

Photograph of people watching firefighters spraying water at a fire at the Finger Furniture store in Beaumont, Texas. There are hoses on the road and a car to the right.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Firefighters Spraying Water at Fire]

Photograph of firefighters spraying water at the fire at the Finger Furniture store in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Firemen Fighting Finger Furniture Store Fire]

Photograph of firemen spraying water at a fire at the Finger Furniture store in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People Watching Firefighters]

Photograph of people watching firemen spray water at a fire at the Finger Furniture store in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Firemen Climbing Ladder]

Photograph of firemen climbing a ladder to the top of the Finger Furniture store in order to fight a fire. There are hoses on the street, and white flags with a dark cross fly from a line stretched between buildings.
Date: March 1, 1952
Creator: Brashear, Everett
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Obituary of the 905]

Clipping of an obituary for a train, with a photo of the train beneath the text.
Date: April 1, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of Men]

Photograph of a group of men posing in front of a brick structure in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: April 1, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Christian Church 1956]

Photograph of the First Christian Church and educational building shortly after construction was completed..
Date: December 1, 1956
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Lights on Orleans After Change #1

Photograph of a street in Beaumont, Texas at night. Visible are street lamps, vehicles, and various buildings.
Date: May 1, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Lights on Orleans After Change #2

Photograph of a street in Beaumont, Texas at night. Several lit street lamps are visible as well as several buildings/shops. The street is relatively empty.
Date: May 1, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Lights on Orleans After Change #3

Photograph of a street at night in Beaumont, Texas. Several cars and lit street lamps line the sides of the street as well as various buildings/shops. The street contains no moving cars.
Date: May 1, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pleasure Island Midway and Ballroom Exterior]

Photograph of an exterior view of Pleasure Island's Midway and Ballroom. A wide cement walkway is in between buildings. In the background, there is a building with a circular window.
Date: May 1, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Demolition of Mary Gates Hospital and Municipal Building]

Photograph of the demolition of Mary Gates Hospital and Municipal Building. The building is partially intact with debris surrounding it. In the background, there is a crane. The building was constructed in 1909 by John W. Gates as a memorial for his mother, Mary Gates. It was used as a Municipal Building after 1930, when a new hospital was built on Ninth Avenue by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word.
Date: August 1, 1970
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Saltwater Barrier on the Neches River]

Photograph of the Neches River Salt Water Barrier. Water flows off the edge of a platform. A dense tree line occupies the background.
Date: May 1, 1971
Creator: Lewis, David P.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 1899-01]

Photograph of a historic property in Texas.
Date: March 1, 1978
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 1899-02]

Photograph of a historic property located at Barshore Dr in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1978
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hinchee House]

Photograph of the Hinchee House in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1979
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History