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Charles O. Austin Memorial Library (First Public Library)
Photograph of first public library in Cleveland built by Mrs. Bessie Austin as memorial to her late husband called the Charles O. Austin Memorial Library. It was about 1/2 block from the grammar school. Students would walk single file to check out books. Three sides of the library were shelves of books. The only other item was a small desk and chair where the librarian worked. As of November 3, 2023, building razed due to termite damage and general deterioration.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anderson Hotel
Photograph of the Anderson Hotel which Hotel faced north on E. Houston St with Old Hwy 59(Now Washington Ave/Bus.59) on its right in Cleveland, Texas. The hotel had a large stairway leading to the upstairs rooms from the luxurious lobby. It also had a restaurant within the hotel.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor W. J. Bryan turns on the lights]
Photograph of Cleveland Mayor W. J. Bryan pulled the switch which enabled Gulf States Utilities to power up the streetlights for the first time in downtown Cleveland. Man standing behind him is an official of Gulf States
Date:
December 9, 1948
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Turning On the Downtown Cleveland Streetlights for the First Time]
Blurry photograph of citizens of Cleveland gathering downtown in front of the Gulf States Utilities Office to the left of Cole's Radio Service to see the streetlights turned on for the very first time in Cleveland, Texas. A car is visible to the right.
Date:
December 9, 1948
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kirk Alyn in a Superman Costume]
Photograph of Kirk Alyn in a Superman costume between two hedges. "Superman" is a 1948 15-part Columbia Pictures film serial based on the comic book character Superman starring Kirk Alyn in the title role.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political Helicopter]
Photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson's helicopter arriving at Clements Field in Cleveland, Texas. The helicopter has "Lyndon Johnson for U.S. Senator" written across the tail and side. A man is visible in the cockpit. Local stories say that people were more fascinated with the helicopter than the candidates.
Date:
1947
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
TGT Workers
Photograph of group of workers for TGT
Date:
1947
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1932 Liberty County Officials]
Photograph of head shots of the 1932 Liberty County officials, including C. A. Miles, C. E. Smith, Pat C. Lowe, H. D. Grogan, Ernest Pickett, R. E. Biggs, V. E. Simmons, B. B. Lovett Sapp, Thomas B. Coe, W. W. Jett, E. H. McLean, Gerald Partlow, George L. Farmer, K. B. Rice, J. K. Turner, and Tom Minnock. A picture of a building is placed in the middle of the photo. The Liberty County Courthouse as it was in 1932 is pictured in the center.
Date:
1932
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thomas A. Boothe, M.D.
Photograph of an early physician in Cleveland.
Date:
1930
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Class on a School Steps]
Photograph of the 1924-1925 first grade class of students and their teacher posing on the steps of the school building in Cleveland, Texas.
Date:
[1924..1925]
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wright Hotel
Photograph of The Wright Hotel at the corner of Travis and Houston that was owned and operated by "Grandpa Wright." Built in 1905 on the site where Farmer's State Bank was located at a later date in downtown Cleveland
Date:
1910
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Methodist Church
Photograph of First Methodist Church, erected in 1905. Writing on photograph indicates address E. Church South. A.L. Carnes, P.C.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Young, Moon
System:
The Portal to Texas History