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[Southern Pacific railroad depot]

Postcard of of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Beaumont, California, with thirteen men and boys posed for the photographer. At least five of them are holding bicycles. Other men can be seen in the background. A train with steam and tracks are visible on the right side of the postcard. The depot is prominent on the left side of the postcard with a sign that reads "To San Francisco 562 7/10 M., B[ea]umont, [Elevation 2556 Feet, To New Orleans 1925 4/10 M" showing the mileage from Beaumont, California, to other prominent cities. There is also a sign on the right side of the building that reads, "...Express." In the far background are mountains. Written on the bottom of the postcard is "S.P. Depot Beaumont." It should be noted that Beaumont, California, and Beaumont, Texas, are sometimes mistaken for one another. Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "How are you I am fine Come where oranges grow, Hudson Hall" The card is addressed to Miss Lula Wheeler Melrose, Tex.
Date: March 28, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Charity Hospital in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white estate near an asphalt road. The letter is illegible after the words, "My things came this morning, so glad to get them." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grand View Rally Day]

Copy photo of a boy's foot race during the Grand View Rally Day on March 28, 1913 in downtown Grand View. Seven boys are racing with spectators on either side and even climbing the power lines. In the background are the Methodist Church on the right, and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on the left.
Date: March 28, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History