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[Photograph of Passenger Pier in Texas City]
Photograph of a long wooden pier, wide enough to hold automobile traffic, running out into the bay. At the end of the pier, a structure of some kind can be seen. Electric poles line the left side of the pier. Three women dressed in long dresses and hats stand looking over the rail. Farther down the pier, an automobile and a single pedestrian share the pier.
Date:
[1912..1913]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 15, July 1911 - April, 1912
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 363.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of Galveston and Galveston Bay]
Map shows early twentieth century Galveston, Texas streets and Galveston Bay islands and harbor details. Scale not indicated.
Date:
[1912..1922]
Creator:
John S. Swift Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League City School]
Postcard photograph of the League City School, nicknamed "The Big School." South Kansas Street is on the right side of the image, and power lines are in the foreground. A note on the back of the postcard states that the building was built in 1912 or 1915.
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League City School]
Postcard photograph of the front entrance of League City School, nicknamed "The Big School," located on South Kansas Street. A note on the back of the postcard states that the building was built in 1912 or 1915 and housed third grade to high school classes.
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Blind-Stop
Patent for a blind stop for windows and doors. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 30, 1912
Creator:
Labit, Girard E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Laundry-Extractors
Patent for a time cut-off and brake attachment for laundry extractors for preventing accidents. Illustrations included.
Date:
January 23, 1912
Creator:
Moore, Robert Marion
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Gun or Rifle.
Patent for a gun or rifle with a magazine, which quickly and automatically ejects spent cartridges and reloads.
Date:
May 7, 1912
Creator:
Douglas, William M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination coat and pants hanger.
Patent for a combined coat and trousers hanger that is formed strongly of wire to maintain its shape and durability, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 20, 1912
Creator:
Collier, Frank A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wax-Press
Patent for a wax press for pressing oil out of wax that does not have to be opened to test the wax or remove it for use.
Date:
April 23, 1912
Creator:
Hansen, Julius
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Blind Slats
Patent for a locking device for blind slats. "The object in view is the provision of improved means formed with a resilient member for engaging the slat adjusting strip for turning the same and exerting strain thereon for preventing accidental movement thereof and of the slats" (lines 17-22). Illustration
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Making Salve.
Patent for a process for making salve from sheep sorrel leaves and stems in a copper pot that produces a medical paste.
Date:
April 2, 1912
Creator:
Herald, John W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fastener for Blind Slats
Patent for fasteners for blind slats. This invention is an improved spring actuated device attached with a central rod of the shutter. Illustration included.
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment for Rocking Chairs
Patent for a fan attachment for rocking chairs. Illustration included.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Csontos, Joseph
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Discharge Pipe
Patent for a discharge pipe. This invention is a flexible connection for use between the sections of metallic pipe in order to discharge material out of the dredger. Illustration included.
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Berndt, Frank
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 9
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 4
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 12
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 2
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 10
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 13
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 1
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 8
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas City 1912 Sheet 3
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History