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Marshall Motor Hotel, an Earlee Hotel

Color halftone postcard of the Marshall Motor Hotel, Marshall, Texas, 210 E. Houston St., which was built in 1929 as the Hotel Marshall. The rooftop sign still says Hotel Marshall. The view is taken from the west and shows the facade and west side of the building and part of the swimming pool beside it. A metal structure on top of the roof supports a large sign that says "Hotel Marshall." Printed on a white space below the image: "Marshall Motor Hotel, an Earlee Hotel." Printed on the back of the card between the message and address sections: "541560, Pub. by Duplicating Services, Co., 715 E. Marshall Ave., Longview, Texas." There is no postmark or message on the back of the card.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Marshall National Bank, Marshall, Texas

Color tinted halftone postcard showing the Marshall National Bank building, located at 101 E. Austin St., Marshall, Texas. A small part of the lower right corner of the image is missing and there are a few small tears along the bottom edge.The façade includes four Ionic columns beneath a classical pediment. The entrance doors are propped open, and most of the second-floor windows on the side of the building have striped awnings. Two young boys wearing knickers stand on the corner. Printed in red ink on the top of the image is the title "Marshall National Bank, Marshall, Texas." There is no postmark or message on the back.
Date: [1907..1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Old Courthouse Museum, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse in Marshall, Texas. The Confederate monument stands in front of the courthouse and a tree is on either side of the courthouse. The printed caption on the back of the card notes that the building was used as the county courthouse from 1900 till 1964 and served as Historical Museum since 1965. Printed along on the lower left corner of the message space on the back of the card is: "Pub by Tex Barclay Photography, Marshall, Texas 75670, 82445-D Photo by Tex Barclay." Printed at the bottom middle of the back is: "Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York." There is no message or postmark on the card.
Date: 197X
Creator: Barclay, Tex
System: The Portal to Texas History

Palmer Hotel Courts, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard on textured linen paper showing the Palmer Hotel Courts, Marshall, Texas, Junction U. S. 80, U. S. 59, Texas 43. The view shows three buildings of one story with gable roofs. The one on the left includes the office. In front of the office the motel's sign is supported by a pole within a flower bed that is surrounded by a picket fence. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "Palmer Hotel Courts, Marshall, Texas." Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "Tichnor Quality Views, Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass." There is no message or postmark on the card.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

AAA, Ramblers Motel, U.S. 80, Waskom, Texas, East Texas Finest

Black and white halftone postcard showing the Ramblers Motel, Waskom, Texas, U. S. 80. The view shows a two-story, flat-roofed office building and one-story gable-roofed buildings containing rooms behind the office building and on the left.. In front of the office a thick pole supports a lighted sign with the name of the motel, as well as a smaller oval sign saying "Approved AAA Motel." The AAA logo is also on the front of the office building. A swimming pool and shade umbrella is visible in front of the building on the left. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "AAA - Ramblers Motel - U.S. 80 - Waskom, Texas - East Texas Finest." Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "National Press, Inc., North Chicago." There is no message or postmark on the card.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

South Drive, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas

Black and white halftone postcard showing the South Drive, Wiley College, in Marshall, Texas. The college, established in Marshall in 1873, is the oldest African-American institute of higher education west of the Mississippi River. The view shows the unpaved drive lined by bushes and trees leading to a two story brick building. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "South Drive, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas." There is no postmark or message on the back.
Date: [1907..1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

View Showing Square, Marshall, Texas

Color tinted halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse square in Marshall, Texas, with a group of horses and wagons in the foreground, trolley tracks passing between the wagons and the courthouse green, buggies and automobiles parked by the courthouse green, and commercial buildings on the right. Printed on the back between the message and address spaces: C. T. American Art and a small logo of a circle with the letters C T Co overlapping in the center and Chicago below them.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[U. S. Post Office at Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard showing the facade of the Marshall, Texas, post office building. The building is located at 100 E. Houston St. There are four Ionic columns across the central part of the facade.The windows and the front door of the building are open. One automobile is parked in front of the building. Low rounded bushes are planted across the facade on either side of the entrance stairs. Parking meters are along the edge of the sidewalk. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed on the back at the end of the image caption: "Ektachrome by Helen O'Brien." Printed at the bottom of the message section: "Pub by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas. 380-D-7, 63188." Printed between the message and address sections: "Dextone, Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color By Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y."
Date: 195X
Creator: O'Brien, Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History

View Showing Court House and Square, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse square in Marshall, Texas, viewed from the southeast. The Confederate monument stands in front of the courthouse. Automobiles and a few wagons are parked in the paved area in front of the courthouse. Printed at the top edge of the card above the image is: "View Showing Court House and Square, Marshall, Texas." Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "C. T. American Art, Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only By Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago." It is postmarked Marshall, Texas, Feb 15, 1940. A message is written in pencil and it is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Marshall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date: February 15, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Square, Marshall, Texas

Color tinted halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse square in Marshall, Texas, viewed from the northwest corner. Only part of the courthouse is visible on the right. Commercial buildings on the north side of the square are on the left with pedestrians walking in front of them. Wagons and mules are parked in the street, and a streetcar is in the middle distance. Printed in black in the upper left corner of the image is the title "Square, Marshall, Texas." There is no postmark or message on the back. Printed in the lower left corner of the back is printed a tiny Curt Teich "CT" logo inside a circle. Printed between the message and address section is "C. T. Photochrom" and the code A-30231 is printed in the lower right corner of the message section.
Date: 1911
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Springs and Dance Pavilion, Rosborough Springs, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard showing the springs and dance pavilion at Rosborough Springs near Marshall, Texas. The small, roofed, open spring house is on the left of the view and the two-story partially open dance pavilion is on the right. A second-floor balcony extends across at least two sides of the pavilion. A grassy lawn is in the foreground, trees surround the buildings. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "Springs and Dance Pavilion Rosborough Springs, Marshall, Texas," and the code 111392 is printed in the lower right corner of the border below the image. Printed on the back between the message and address sections: "C. T. American Art Colored." The Curt Teich logo of the intertwined initials "C T Co" in a green circle with "Chicago" curved in the bottom of the circle. The postmark on the back gives the date Oct 19, 1936, and the message is addressed to Mrs. Susan R. Jackson, Houston, Texas.
Date: October 19, 1936
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Washington Avenue, Looking Toward Court House, Marshall, Texas

Black and white halftone postcard showing Washington Ave. in Marshall, Texas, looking south, with the courthouse in the distance at the end of the street. No streetcar tracks are visible on the street. Printed below the image in black ink is the title "Washington Avenue, Looking Toward Court House, Marshall, Texas." Commercial buildings line both sides of the street, and a few wagons are parked along the side of the street. Multiple telephone poles are visible on both sides of the street Several of the buildings have sidewalk canopies or awnings. The three-story Elks building is visible on the left. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card.
Date: [1907..1911]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard showing a campus view of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. The college, established in Marshall in 1873, is the oldest African-American institute of higher education west of the Mississippi River. The view shows what appears to be a lawn tennis court with a number of spectators standing to watch a match. Two red brick academic buildings are behind the courts and the crowd. A low wire fence with iron supports is closest to the camera, and what appears to be a higher netted fence to stop tennis balls is inside of the lower fence. Printed in the border above the image is the title, "Wiley College, Marshall, Texas," and the code 9B537-N is printed in the lower right corner of the border below the image. Printed on the back of the card on the left edge of the message section: "Distributed by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas." Printed between the message and address sections: "Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. American Art' post card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.}" There is no postmark or message on the back of the card.
Date: 194X
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, 2A1459-N

Color halftone postcard printed on textured linen paper showing a campus view of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. The college, established in Marshall in 1873, is the oldest African-American institute of higher education west of the Mississippi River. The view shows two red brick academic buildings on the right with bushes and sidewalks in front of them and another brick academic building further back on the left. What appears to be a one-story building is partially visible behind some trees in the center background. Printed in the border above the image is the title, "Wiley College, Marshall, Texas," and the code 2A1459-N is printed in the lower right corner of the border below the image. Printed between the message and address sections: "Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. American Art' post card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.}" The postmark on the back of the card is dated Sep 16, 1947, and the card is addressed to Miss Lucille Laurence, Hastings, Mich.
Date: September 16, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Marshall Country Club, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard printed on linen style paper of the Marshall Country Club, Marshall, Texas, probably taken in the 1930s. A grassy area is in the foreground with a narrow wood bridge crossing a stream or inlet and trees along the banks. Beyond that is a club house in a Craftsman bungalow style, with a side gable roof. The multiple windows on the section to the right of the door indicate that part of the building was probably a screened area. Printed above the image on the right is the title, "Marshall Country Club, Marshall, Texas" and on the lower right the code 94573-N. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed on the back between the message and address sections: "Genuine CURTEICH, Chicago, 'C. T. American Art" Post Card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)"
Date: 193X
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas & Pacific Railway Hospital, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard of the Texas & Pacific Railway Hospital, in Marshall, Texas. The image was probably taken in the late 1930s or early 1940s. The building was opened in 1928. The card is printed on linen style paper. The view shows a drive in the foreground curving in front of the building with grass and trees on either side. The building is a long horizontal two-story structure with a slightly projecting entrance section. Printed in the white border below the image is the title, "Texas & Pacific Hospital, Marshall, Texas," and the code "2B478-N." Printed on the back between the message and address sections: "Genuine CURTEICH, Chicago, 'C. T. American Art,' Post Card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)" There is no postmark or message on the back of the card.
Date: [1930..1945]
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sunken Garden, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

Sepia postcard showing the sunken garden at Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, with trees in the background. The college, established in Marshall in 1873, is the oldest African-American institute of higher education west of the Mississippi River. Printed on the back of the card between the message and address sections: " 'C. T. Art-Gravure', made only by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago, U. S. A."
Date: 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Swimming Pool, City Park, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard on textured linen paper showing the swimming pool in the city park of Marshall, Texas. The actual pool, which opened in June of 1938, is not visible, but the view shows the terraced lawn around it, two buildings that probably were the filter house and the changing rooms, and part of a chain-link fence. Up another terraced slope to the pool's left is a log building that was constructed in 1939 as the NYA Community Center. Walls, stair rails, and a light post made of rocks are shown, as well as plantings of flowers in front of the wall. Much of the landscaping and the rock walls and steps were constructed with WPA funds. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "Swimming Pool, City Park, Marshall, Texas. 2B481-N" Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "Genuine Curteich Chicago, 'C.T. American Art" Postcard (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)" The postmark on the back of the card is dated Apr 27, 1946. The typed message is from Eleanor Greene and addressed to Mrs. Alice Holden, Dallas, Texas.
Date: April 27, 1946
Creator: Greene, Eleanor
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas & Pacific Railroad Shops, Marshall, Texas--8

Color halftone postcard on textured linen paper showing a aerial view of the Texas & Pacific Railway Shop, Marshall, Texas. The view shows the roundhouse, various industrial buildings, train cars, and train tracks. Printed on the bottom of the image is the title, "Texas & Pacific Railroad Shops, Marshall, Texas -8." Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "Pub. by Gene Holder, Marshall, Texas." and "National Color Post Card Made in U. S. A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis., (DDF)." There is no postmark or message on the card.
Date: [1930..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Paving Scene, MARSHALL, TEXAS.

Postcard showing part of N. Washington St. in Marshall, Texas being paved. Black workmen holding shovels and rakes are pictured along with white men in suits. Two paving engines with large rollers are also shown. The three-story Elk's building is shown on the right middle ground, which places the foreground in the 200 block of N. Washington. Printed on the back: "Published by Matthewson Drug Co, Marshall, Texas - Printed in France"
Date: 192X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas and Pacific Railroad Shop, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard showing a view from above of the Texas & Pacific Railway Shop, Marshall, Texas. The view shows various industrial buildings, a water tower, and train tracks, with part of the city of Marshall in the background. Printed in the border above the image is the title, "Texas and Pacific R. R. Shop, Marshall, Texas." Printed in the lower border is the code "111395-N." Printed on the left edge of the message section: "Distributed by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas." Printed between the message and address sections is: "Genuine Curteich Chicago, 'C. T. American Art' Post Card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)." There is no postmark or message on the card.
Date: [1915..1930]
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas

Color tinted halftone postcard from around 1908 showing the Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas. The view shows parallel lines of train cars, with industrial buildings behind. Printed on the top of the image in red is the title, "Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas." Printed in the lower left corner of the image in red: "2049." In the top left of the back of the card are the stylized initials "A. H. Co.," probably standing for the Alfred Holzman Co. of Chicago, Illinois. The postmark on the back of the card is dated Oct. 8, 1908, and the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Smyth, New Orleans, La.
Date: October 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard of Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, Texas, located at the northeast corner of N. Grove St. and W. Houston St., photographed in the 1950s. The cross-gable brick structure has a large corner entrance in a bell tower. The view is from the southeast. Trees planted along the sidewalk obscure much of the south side of the church, but the top half of the tower is visible, as well as the roof, and the rear of the church. There is no postmark or message on the back. Printed on the back at the end of the image caption: "Ektachrome by Helen O'Brien." Printed at the bottom of the message section: "Pub by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas. 380-D-9, 63190." Printed between the message and address sections: "Dextone, Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color By Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y."
Date: 195X
Creator: O'Brien, Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History

Central East Texas Fair, Marshall, Texas

Black and white halftone postcard showing the entrance to the Central East Texas Fair, Marshall, Texas. The view shows a parking lot in the foreground, with one automobile parked, and with posts blocking cars from driving into the fair grounds. The arched metal entrance sign with the words "Central East Texas Fair" is attached at the second level of two square buildings with hipped roofs. Underneath the sign is a side gable-roofed open shed or pavillion. A large exhibition building is visible to the right of the entrance gate. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "Central East Texas Fair, Marshall, Texas." Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "Walraven Brothers, Inc., Dallas, Texas." There is no message or postmark on the card.
Date: 192X
Creator: Walraven Brothers, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History