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[Little Texas and Pacific Sunshine Special]

Photographic postcard of the Little Texas and Pacific Sunshine Special train ride at the Longview Amusement Park in Longview, Texas. There are many men, women and children watching as three men gas the train up. J. B. Shores, Director of Public Relations for the Texas and Pacific Railroads, takes a turn at the locomotive controls. Burke Campbell created the Longview Amusement Park in the 1940's.

Date: 1940~

Creator: Culpepper, Cody B.

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Longview Public Library

[Photograph of Aerial View of Port Arthur, 1945]

Photograph of Port Arthur, Texas, with an aerial view of the courthouse, bridge, Pleasure Island, and YMCA. The courthouse stands in the stone building in the center of the photo, surrounded by streets that are lined with cars. The bridge is raised for a passing boat. Beyond the bridge, a roller coaster can be seen. The Watkins Studio mark is in the bottom right corner.

Date: August 1, 1945

Creator: Watkins Studio

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

Standard [Well and Amusement Park]

Formerly the Vichy Well, it was re-named the Standard Well and Amusement Park. Note the large mineral water bottle sign in the lower right hand corner of the picture. The building was torn down during World War II, and replaced by USO Club. The North Oak Community Center is at this location as of 2008. Information about it was taken from A.F. Weaver "Time Was" page 67.

Date: 1942?

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library