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[Santa Anna's Camp - Granite Marker]
Photograph a granite marker at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Marker reads: "No 16 Santa Anna's Camp"
Date:
July 7, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial Photograph of Spindletop Wellhead Site
Aerial view of the swamplands covering the site of Spindletop in Beaumont, TX as seen from above Spindletop Park located off of West Port Arthur Road/Spur 93.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historical Marker for St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Waverly, TX]
Photograph of the Historical Marker in front of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Elmore St. in New Waverly, TX. Marker Text reads: "The Rev. Felix Orzechowski, who came to Texas in 1866 to answer an appeal for Polish missionaries, organized St. Joseph's Parish in 1869. The first Catholic church in Walker County, it served the many Polish families who settled this area in the 1870s. Church tradition often sustained the immigrants until they adjusted to life in a new country. Services were held outdoors or in private homes during Father Orzechowski's pastorate. Soon after leaving this parish in 1876, he returned to Poland and was imprisoned by ruling Russian officials for advocating democratic ideals. A frame church building was erected in 1877 under the direction of the Rev. Victor Justiana Linicki, who was a Polish baron before he became a priest. A larger edifice, designed by Tom Lavandoski, was built in 1897, and the original structure was used as a school. The present church was begun in 1905 and dedicated on the feast of St. Joseph, March 19, 1908, during the pastorate of the Rev. Thomas Aloysius Bily (1859-1921). The stately Gothic-style structure, designed by L.S. Green, reflects the European …
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[New Waverly Water Tower and Murski's Cafe]
Photograph of a water tower and Murski's Cafe located in New Waverly, TX.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nighttime Aerial Photograph San Jacinto Monument]
Nighttime Aerial Photograph of the San Jacinto Monument and reflecting pool at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte, Texas.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Panoramic Aerial Photograph of Spindletop Wellhead Site
Aerial view of the swamplands covering the site of Spindletop in Beaumont, TX as seen from above Spindletop Park located off of West Port Arthur Road/Spur 93.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pump Jack and Storage Container Display: Spindletop Park
Photograph of a a pump jack and oil storage containers on display in Spindletop Park in Beaumont, TX.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Waverly, TX]
Photograph of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Elmore St. in New Waverly, TX. Property is listed as a historic site by the Texas Historical Commission.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Waverly, TX]
Photograph of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Elmore St. in New Waverly, TX. Property is listed as a historic site by the Texas Historical Commission.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Waverly, TX]
Photograph of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Elmore St. in New Waverly, TX. Property is listed as a historic site by the Texas Historical Commission.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Water Tower and Dr. Mud's Liquor in Sour Lake, TX]
Photograph of a water tower and liquor store in Sour Lake, TX.
Date:
July 6, 2022
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caldwell County Courthouse]
Exterior view of the Caldwell County Courthouse in Lockhart, Texas.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fannin Battleground State Historic Site: Aerial View]
Elevated view of the state historic site marking the location of the Battle of Coleto Creek between the forces of Col. James W. Fannin and General José Urrea.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fannin Battleground State Historic Site: Cotton Gin Screw]
Elevated view of the Cotton Gin Screw marking the location of the Battle of Coleto Creek between the forces of Col. James W. Fannin and General José Urrea.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fannin Monument: Fog]
Photograph of the Fannin Monument as seen through fog in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Luling Information Station Sculpture]
Outdoor artwork depicting workers in the oil and gas industry.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Aerial Exterior]
Aerial photograph of Our Lady of Loreto Chapel at Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Aerial Exterior]
Aerial photograph of Our Lady of Loreto Chapel at Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Aerial Exterior]
Aerial photograph of Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Aerial Exterior, Northeast Corner]
Aerial photograph of east wall, northeastern turret, and chapel at Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Canon]
Photograph of cannon in the northwestern turret at Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Chapel Aerial Exterior]
Aerial photograph of Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Chapel Aerial Exterior, Side View]
Aerial photograph of the side of the chapel at Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Presidio La Bahia: Chapel Aerial Exterior, Side View]
Aerial photograph of the side of the chapel at Presidio la Bahía in Goliad, TX.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History