[Hotel Beaumont]

Postcard of the exterior and interior of Hotel Beaumont on the corner of Orleans Street and Fannin Street. On the left side is a picture of the exterior of the hotel with signs that say "Hotel Beaumont" and four automobiles on the street. On the right side of the postcard is the interior of the hotel with furniture. The Hotel Beaumont was opened to the public on Tuesday, August 8, 1922. It was 11 stories tall with 250 rooms and built in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Printed on the front of the postcard is "Hotel Beaumont, Beaumont, Texas" and "6A-H1654." On the back of the postcard is printed "Hotel Beaumont, 'A Hotel of Distinction,' In the Center of EVERYTHING, Completely Air Conditioned." Also printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. Photo-Colorit' Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat.Off.)." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear John I hope you are well and plenty of work showing up there. I am in Texas looking for work. Regards Dan Fershetti" The card is addressed to Mr. John Lehmone Plums bus Local #1 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn New York.
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Curteich & Co
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crocket Street in Beaumont]

Postcard of a pink tinted road upon which horse drawn carts walk, described as "Crocket Street, Junction of Pearl, Beaumont, Texas." A paper clipping of a boxer is pasted on the back of the postcard with the message written as follows, "This fellow's first name is Jack, would "Johnson" fit for your "Jack's" last name? H. H. 11-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: July 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont, Texas]

Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the remainder. Colorful billboards and a green electric car are at the sides. A picture of an owl is pasted on the back of the postcard with a speech bubble reading "Who, Who is Jack?" "H. H. 11/11/11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gilbert's Aeroplane]

Postcard of a man piloting an early, crude airplane on the ground. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Town Near Bridge Crossing Canal]

Postcard of a town near a stone bridge crossing a wide canal. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 11, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl Holding Valentine Box]

Postcard of a girl wearing wooden shoes holding a box full of clover and a pink heart. Beside the girl, the message "A love-letter aye, from whom can it be? From the one whom I love, and the one who loves me." Below her feet, the picture is titled, "A Message of True Love." On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Much love for my girl and love for all - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: February 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Christian Church Bulletin: December 11, 1960] (open access)

[First Christian Church Bulletin: December 11, 1960]

Bulletin for the morning and evening church services at First Christian Church on December 11, 1960; it also lists announcements, including a memorial service for E. B. Sutherlin to be held at 3 PM.
Date: December 11, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History