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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Site of Rehearsal Hall for The Hoo Hoo Band]

Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for the site of the rehearsal hall for The Hoo Hoo Band, located in front of the Perry Building in downtown Lufkin, Texas. Text: At the turn of the Century, a group of Lufkin men organized a town brass band. it late became known as The Hoo Hoo Band after representing Texas at a national convention of the Order of Hoo Hoo, an organization of American and Canadian lumbermen. In addition to concerts in nearby Cotton (Calder) Square, the band performed at various events and also directed such civic projects as the formation of the ton's fire department. Inactive by the 1920s when school bands became popular, The Hoo Hoo Band remains a symbol of Lufkin's early civic pride and quality of life. (1982)
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lufkin National Bank Building

Photograph of downtown Lufkin, Texas looking east toward the U.S. Court Building and Angelina County Courthouse (in the background). The building on the left is the Lufkin National Bank building. Two blocks away is the U.S. Courthouse. In the foreground, there is an historic-looking street lamp, which are in all of downtown Lufkin. looking east on Lufkin Avenue
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lufkin National Bank Building

Photograph of the Lufkin National Bank Building on the corner of East Lufkin Avenue and North First Street in downtown Lufkin.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

C.A.Pate Building 1924

Photograph of the large red brick 1924 Pate Building on S. First Street in downtown Lufkin. C.A. Pate was a car dealer and founding member of the Lufkin Lions Club in the 1920's. The second story appears original, four symmetrical bays with four windows each. Note street lights on side and front of building.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

C.A.Pate Building 1924

Photograph of upper detail of the "1924 C.A.Pate" building. Multi-colored brick work and "patterns" of decorative work. Nice brick work. Date medallion
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1925 Pines Theater

Photograph of the front of the 1925 Pines Theater and left side alley in downtown Lufkin, Texas. The lower portion of the facade is brick with white trim, doors, a large window on the left, framed movie posters, and a recessed entryway and box office. The upper portion of the facade is a white board with ornamental green designs with a red and white marquee, and an electric red sign protruding from beige pilasters that says "Pines."
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

South First Street

Photograph of looking south on South First Street to the Pines Theater.The area is the east side of the street, from the C.A. Pate building to the corner of East Shepherd Street.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1925 Pines Theater

Photograph of the front of the 1925 Pines Theater and left side alley in downtown Lufkin, Texas. The lower portion of the facade is brick with white trim, doors, a large window on the left, framed movie posters, and a recessed entryway and box office. The upper portion of the facade is a white board with ornamental green designs with a red and white marquee, and an electric red sign protruding from beige pilasters that says "Pines."
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Curb Light

Photograph of an unusual "side walk" light; the lights extending in an arc along the curb in front of the 1925 Pines Theater.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Downtown Walking Tour sign

Photograph of walking tour sign describing the Pines Theater,on S.First Street, in downtown Lufkin.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1916 Taylor-Woods Building

Photograph of the 1916 Taylor-Woods Building on South First Street in downtown Lufkin, Texas. The two story brick building has its completion date and a name medallion on a stone top cap. Currently occupied by the Deep East Texas Council of Governments.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lufkin, Texas, Town Walking Tour Sign

Photograph of a local walking tour sign in downtown Lufkin, Texas. It describes a time period of sawmills and mill whistles in Lufkin.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County Lufkin Texas

Photograph of SHSC marker for Calder Square, formerly Cotton Square.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lufkin, Texas, School Administration Building

Photograph of the modern Lufkin Independent School District Administration building in Lufkin, Texas.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Perry Building in Lufkin, Texas

Photograph of Perry Stores headquarters building on Lufkin Avenue and Cotton Square in Lufkin, Texas. The grey and modern building has a basement and four stories above ground. A black pedestal clock sits across the street on a median with a "Do Not Enter" sign.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pedestal Clock in Lufkin, Texas

Photograph of a black pedestal clock on the corner of Lufkin Avenue and Cotton Square Street in downtown Lufkin, Texas. The grey Perry Building lies across the street, and an older brick building lies in the background to the left.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lance Hunter Mural

Photograph of a mural by Lance Hunter, all rights reserved, featuring the "Hoo Hoo" Band. The bands' practice hall was located here in Cotton Square. This green space does not have a "City Park" sign, however I was not the only person enjoying the "park" area.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Perry Building]

Photograph of the 1950 Perry Building, on Lufkin Avenue and Cotton Square, in downtown Lufkin, Texas. Several cars are parked on the road in front of the building, and there is a clock to the right.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Downtown walking tour sign

Photograph of downtown walking tour sign about the 1882 coming of the H E&W T RR and Cotton Square area.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Downtown Walking Tour sign

Photograph of a Walking Tour Sign, in Cotton Square, about anti-saloon protests in downtown Lufkin.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Perry Building

Photograph of the front, the north side,on Lufkin Avenue, of the Perry building. The building has four floors and a basement. Grand opening February, 1950. Has been re-developed to accommodated offices, a restaurant, etc. The building is of a Moderne design.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Truck Outside Perry Building]

Photograph of the main entrance to the Perry Building in downtown Lufkin, Texas. The entrance consists of double doors, metal frames, and display windows on each side. To either side, the building has a polished stone wainscot. A gray truck is parked in front of the building.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ward R. Burke United States Courthouse

Photograph of Ward R Burke United States Courthouse, 1980,former 1936 post office building, located across from the Angelina County Courthouse.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Cotton Square" in Lufkin, Texas

Photograph of a recently remodeled building and Cotton Square street sign, as well as railroad tracks visible to the left.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History