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[Postcard from Ora Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, July 23, 1891]
Postcard from Ora Osterhout to her father, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing what she has been doing in Fort Worth, Texas. On the back, it is addressed to Mr. J. P. Osterhout in Belton, Bell Co., Texas, and it is postmarked Fort Worth, Texas, July 23, 1891.
Date:
July 23, 1891
Creator:
Osterhout, Ora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barkley and Dobbs]
Photographic postcard of Harry Mildren Barkley Sr. and Walter Cleveland "Dutch" Dobbs standing in front of a painted railroad car backdrop. Mr. Barkley is standing on the left, and Mr. Dobbs is standing on the right.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Electric Post Card Studio
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Electric Light Ice Plant and Waterworks
Postcard of the power plant, water works, and ice plant in Arlington around 1900. There are buildings and power lines along the street. A water tower stands in the middle. There are two horses pulling a wagon and another standing in the street.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interurban Station
Postcard of Interurban Station in Arlington around 1900. The Interurban Depot is on the left with people in front of it. A trolley is in the middle with people boarding it. Another building with "Capadura" advertised on the side is on the right.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mineral Water
Postcard of the mineral water well in downtown Arlington at around 1900. To the left and right of the well are businesses, including a bank, hardware store, and real estate business. There are power lines along the street. A water tower stands behind the buildings on the left.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from S. W. James to M. S. King, May 21, 1900]
Postcard from S. W. James to postmaster M. S. King informing him of the time that "train 4" will pass the post office in Splendora, TX.
Date:
May 21, 1900
Creator:
James, S. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Frank to Georgine M. Koester - November 3, 1906]
Postcard from an individual named Frank to Georgine[?] M. Koester in Kerrville, Texas. The front of the postcard has an image of City Park in Fort Worth with the Trinity River at center. Under the image is a note from Frank, who writes that he is in Fort Worth at the moment.
Date:
November 3, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tarrant County Courthouse]
Postcard of the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells of the author's plans to travel to El Paso.
Date:
June 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing Houston Street in Ft. Worth, Texas]
Postcard showing an illustrated view looking north down Houston Street in Fort Worth, Texas; there are trolley tracks running down the center of the street and wagons lining both sides of the street. The note on the back of the card reads: "Am on my way to Wichita Falls will write when I reach my destination."
Date:
1907-08-26?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, April 5, 1908]
Postcard addressed to Lois Matlock asking how she and her family are; the image on the front of the card depicts a demon figure bending over.
Date:
April 5, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, June 17, 1908]
Postcard sent to Lois Matlock with an illustration depicting a man walking up to a woman and being surprised by her appearance once she moves out from behind her umbrella; the caption reads: "Things Are Not What They Seem." There are also random notes throughout the card, including names placed above the man and the woman.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street in Colorado, Texas]
Postcard of a street crowded with horse-drawn wagons. Text on the front of the card names the street as Second Street in Colorado, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn, "Dear sister," and offers greetings to their mother.
Date:
July 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Downtown Arlington
Postcard of a street in downtown Arlington in 1909. People are gathered in front of stores by the street. Some are in cars, including a Studebaker. J. H. Douglass Grocery store and Coulter and Sons Drug Store are pictured. The postcard is primarily black and white, but has some items spot colored red.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Firemen Company with Wagons]
Postcard with a photograph of the number 6 firemen company in Fort Worth, Texas. There are nine firemen in the picture, five are standing towards the front and four are sitting in the seats of either fire wagon. The wagon on the left is carrying ladders while the one on the left appears to hold the water hose; they are parked in front of the "5th Ward" fire station in Fort Worth.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, April 21, 1909]
Postcard showing the "Live Stock Exchange" building in Fort Worth, Texas; off to the left is a building with "Armour & Company" written on the side. The note on the photo says: "I have had a good time fishing since I [] up here." On the reverse side there is a not that reads: "Dear little Mayme, Howdy-do, how is [] and Kay, is she true to cotton? We see you in three days."
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, May 11, 1909]
Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "If you know Ft. Worth, you can recognize this spot." The photograph on the reverse side shows a view down Broadway St. looking at badly damaged buildings and trees caused by a recent fire. The building on the far right has large portions of its walls damaged and those in the background have their roofs destroyed.
Date:
May 11, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Flatiron Building in Ft. Worth]
Postcard of a narrow multi-story building, described as "Flatiron Bldg., Ft. Worth, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "What's the good word? When are you coming home? Regards to Carolyn and Joseph. C. D. B." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
April 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Central Fire Station, Fort Worth, Texas]
Postcard of Fort Worth's Central Fire Station, a two-story stone building with a tower that extends an additional two stories. Horse-drawn carriages are passing by through the street. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message from the sender, A. Miller.
Date:
May 25, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tarrant County Court House in Ft. Worth]
Postcard of a grand stone court house with a clock tower on the rooftop, described as "Tarrant County Court House, Ft. Worth, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "I certainly hope you will not be gone when I return, for I surely want to see you again before you leave. Am having a great time, being at home and etc. I expect to return about Friday. Eve N. Elm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadin 1906 McFadin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 10, 1911
Creator:
Eve N. Elm
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andy Nelson Postcard
Postcard with a photo of Andy Nelson in a wagon. He was born in slavery in 1862. His life spanned from slavery to the Civil Rights movement. Andy served for 35 years as the Worshipful Master of the Mosier Valley Masonic Lodge No. 103 until his death in 1960. He served on several grand juries in the 1950s. He posed for this postcard in 1912.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Lessie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Elks Club in Ft. Worth, Texas]
Postcard image of the Elks Club lodge in Fort Worth, Texas. The lodge is two stories built in a Spanish style with clay roofing tiles, rounded windows and iron work around the archways on the first floor. Trees are visible around the exterior of the lodge near the steps leading up to the entrance. Handwritten on the text address Miss. Sadie Costa of Roswell, New Mexico.
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, April 28, 1917]
Postcard from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home in Texas regarding his current trip across the Atlantic Ocean. Clay does not say anything of great importance in this letter but was recovering from his recent sea-sickness.
Date:
April 28, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Odons L. Hudnalls to the Local War Department Board]
Postcard sent from Odons L. Hudnalls to the War Department with his classification filled out.
Date:
November 1, 1918
Creator:
Hudnalls, Odons L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Masonic Home for the Aged, 1921
Postcard of the Masonic Home for the Aged in Arlington in 1921. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the building and garden in front with the sky hand colored blue.
Date:
1921
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History