Resource Type

[Digging Foundation of Post Office]

Photograph of construction workers digging the foundation for the Brownsville post office. In the foreground workers are standing in a row of holes lined with wooden planks while other men stand and watch from the ground above. Behind them lumber and other materials are scattered throughout the building site and a ladder is leaning against the side wall on the far left. Towards the back several men are standing next to what appears to be a steam-powered machine and behind them people can be seen watching from the street above. In the background several buildings and automobiles are visible. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "A. Rogers Photo 1-1-32."
Date: January 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brownsville Courthouse]

Photograph taken from above of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, a four-story brick and stone building three arched entries in the middle of the first floor, rows of windows on the front and right sides, a flagpole on the facade on the third floor, and a chimney. In the foreground two people are walking on the sidewalk and there is an automobile parked on the street in front of the building. On the far left other buildings and another street are partially visible in the background.
Date: January 2, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction of Post Office Foundation]

Photograph of construction of the foundation of the Brownsville post office. In the foreground there is a large puddle with lumber and other materials scattered around it and what appears to be a steam-powered machine behind it on the right. In the middle several construction workers are standing space far apart and part of a crane can be seen on the far left. In the background there is wall made of wooden planks and a small building with stairs leading up to it and behind it a large multi-story building and treetops are visible.
Date: January 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Decorative Moldings]

Photograph of three separate decorative wall moldings. The first one, labeled 11, has a diamond shape with a curled figure in the center and leafs on either side of it. Underneath it another piece, marked 5, is a small column-like shape and looks like it should fit on the right top corner of a window or doorway. On the right the last molding, labeled 16, has a square frame with an oval in the middle, two curled figured on either side, and leaves in the corners. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "Court House, Custom House & Post Office Brownsville, Texas. January 18-32."
Date: January 18, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction of Post Office in Brownsville]

Photograph of construction of the Brownsville post office showing work on the foundation. In the foreground there is a large puddle with pieces of lumber in and around it and several construction workers standing next to various piles of lumber in the middle. On the right what appears to be a large machine is visible and in the back there is a long wall on another level and a small building with stairs leading up to it on the left. In the background another large building and trees can be seen.
Date: January 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wall With Steel Reinforcing]

Photograph of a wall made of wooden boards reinforced with a steel grate with boards and steel rods on the ground in the foreground. Behind the wall is another wooden wall with a ladder and wooden planks leaning against it and on the left another building is partially visible with steps leading up to a door.
Date: January 29, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brownsville U.S. Courthouse and Post Office]

Photograph taken from above of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, a four-story brick and stone building three arched entries in the middle of the first floor, rows of windows on the front and right sides, a flagpole on the facade on the third floor, and a chimney. In the foreground two people are walking on the sidewalk and there is an automobile parked on the street in front of the building. On the far left other buildings and another street are partially visible in the background.
Date: January 2, 1933
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Wall Moldings]

Photograph of three separate decorative wall moldings, which consist of rectangular horizontal pieces of different lengths with decorative figures on them. The first section, marked number 8, is the shortest and features three flowers surrounded by vine-like figures. Underneath it the next section, also marked number 8, is slightly longer and features a seashell on the left and three flowers surrounded by vine-like figures. At the bottom the final section, marked number 7, is the longest and features two rectangular panels: the panel on the left has a seashell in the center with leaf-like figures on either side and the panel on the right has a seashell in the middle and flowers surrounded by vine-like figures on either side of it. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "Court House Custom House and Post Office Brownsville, Texas. January 18-32."
Date: January 18, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wagons in the Yard of Martin Taylor Lumber Company]

Photograph of several wagons drawn by mules in the yard of the Martin Taylor Lumber Company. Several men are sitting or standing on the wagons and there are wooden buildings in the background. "[Co]mpliments of the [M]artin Taylor Lumber Co. to Thad B. Hale 1/24/1911" is written on the back.
Date: January 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 165 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 16, 1974 to April 12, 1974 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: [1974-01-16..1974-04-12]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 165 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 16, 1974 to April 12, 1974 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: [1974-01-16..1974-04-12]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 170 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from October 20, 1975 to January 22, 1976 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: January 1, 1976
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 170 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from October 20, 1975 to January 22, 1976 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: January 1, 1976
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 170 #3]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from October 20, 1975 to January 22, 1976 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: January 1, 1976
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 170 #4]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from October 20, 1975 to January 22, 1976 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: January 1, 1976
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 173 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from November 1, 1976 to February 12, 1977 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: January 21, 1977
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 173 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from November 1, 1976 to February 12, 1977 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks, double-breasted jackets, and flat-topped caps.
Date: January 21, 1977
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 183 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from September 25, 1978 to January 25, 1979 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are all wearing dark blue uniforms that include slacks, a jacket with two rows of silver buttons and a Dallas Fire patch on the left sleeve, a silver shield over the left breast, and a name tag near the right lapel. They are all holding flat-topped caps in front of them with their right hands.
Date: January 5, 1979
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 183 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from September 25, 1978 to January 25, 1979 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are all wearing dark blue uniforms that include slacks, a jacket with two rows of silver buttons and a Dallas Fire patch on the left sleeve, a silver shield over the left breast, and a name tag near the right lapel. They are all holding flat-topped caps in front of them with their right hands.
Date: January 5, 1979
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 189 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from October 29, 1979 to February 29, 1980 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts, navy blue slacks, and the front row is sitting on a wooden bench.
Date: January 31, 1980
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 189 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from October 29, 1979 to February 29, 1980 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts, navy blue slacks, and the front row is sitting on a wooden bench.
Date: January 31, 1980
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 193 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 19, 1981 to June 19, 1981 posing outside a building in three rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with blue jeans or navy slacks. The front row is sitting on a wooden bench and holding black baseball caps in their laps.
Date: [1981-01-19..1981-06-19]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 193 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 19, 1981 to June 19, 1981 posing outside a building in three rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with blue jeans or navy slacks. The front row is sitting on a wooden bench and holding black baseball caps in their laps.
Date: [1981-01-19..1981-06-19]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 196 #2]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from August 24, 1981 to January 22, 1982 posing outside a building in three rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with a patch on the left sleeve and navy slacks. The first row is sitting on a wooden bench.
Date: January 6, 1982
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History