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[Beaumont Trolley in Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of a trolley car traveling from Port Arthur, TX to Pear Ridge, TX. The car is attached by a long, diagonal pole to an electrical wire above it. The side of the car is lined in windows. Two of the windows are open. The side reads, "Beaumont, Pear Ridge, Port Arthur." The edge of a station platform is to the left of the trolley.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Beaumont Trolley Car]

Description: Photograph of a trolley car in Beaumont, Texas. The car has a domed roof. The car is light on top and dark on the bottom half. Windows line the sides and front and rear of the car. The word "Beaumont" is painted on the front. Power lines are running above the car.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Cotton Baling Plant]

Description: Photograph of a storage area for cotton bales. The bales are made in a cotton baling plant in Sabine, TX. Large piles of bales are placed around the room. In the middle of the room, there is a machine that appears to be forming the cotton coming in on a conveyor belt into bales.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Plaza Hotel]

Description: Photograph of a building identified as the Plaza Hotel. The building is three stories high, and the bottom floor is decorated with arches. In the background, there are other buildings; a tall building in the top right corner is identified as Webster Building. In the foreground, there is a view of Pleasure Pier Bridge.
Date: 1930
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Toys Repaired by Firemen]

Description: Photograph of a display of toys repaired by firemen. The toys are given to underprivileged children at Christmas. In the background, there is a group of people; several men are standing beside each other, and four women are standing to the right side of the room.
Date: 1930
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[City Drainage System Projects]

Description: Photograph of a drainage system project for Port Arthur, Texas. Segments of pipe are laying in a ditch. Two men are kneeling on the pipe, and other men are standing on it in the background. A road runs parallel to the ditch.
Date: 1930
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[City Drainage System Projects]

Description: Photograph of three men working on a drainage system project for Port Arthur, Texas. Two of the men are standing around a wooden crate on top of pipe segments. One man is standing below the pipe and leaning on a piece of wood supporting the crate. In the background, there are slats of wood laying on the ground.
Date: 1930
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[First National Bank Employee Photograph]

Description: Photograph of the employees of the First National Bank around Christmas 1930. There are two rows of men, all dressed in suits. The front row is seated and the back row is standing. A large Christmas tree is to the left of the group. The upper floor of the two story building is decorated with evergreen garlands.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Boy Scouts on Church Steps]

Description: Photograph of a troop of boy scouts standing on the steps of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Port Arthur, TX. Most of the boys are wearing boy scout uniforms. Most are also wearing campaign hats. The boys appear to be of a variety of ages. No adults are present in the picture.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Mandel Furniture Store]

Description: Photograph of Mandel Furniture Company in downtown Port Arthur, TX. A mailbox is on the sidewalk to the store's right. Several parking meters are on the street in front of the store. Hall's Clothing is to the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Pleasure Pier Dance Pavilion]

Description: Photograph of the Pleasure Pier dance pavilion in Port Arthur, TX. The building is raised above ground level on a wooden platform. A sand road leads up to the pavilion. Several drink advertisements are attached to the side of the pavilion.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Christmas Parade]

Description: Photograph of a Christmas Parade in Port Arthur, TX. A large crowd of people is lining the street. A float is coming down the street that has Santa on a sleight with two reindeer. He is waving to the crowds as he passes. The stores lining the street are decorated in garland and signs all around are promoting charitable giving.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Downtown Christmas Parade]

Description: Photograph of a Christmas Parade in downtown Port Arthur, TX. A large crowd is lining either side of the street. A number of cars are also on either side. Several groups of young children are seated atop the cars. Many stores are also visible including a theater, super market, and paint store, among others.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Trolley Cars in Downtown Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of four trolley cars in downtown Port Arthur, TX. The cars are square with a dome roof. They have two large windows on either end and each side wall has a row of windows. Large of crowds of people are standing on downtown sidewalks by the trolley cars. A line of electrical poles is running to their left alongside the tracks. The first building on the left is clearly marked as a billiards hall.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Traction Company Barn]

Description: Photograph of the Port Arthur Traction Company trolley barn circa 1930. The barn is located on Houston Avenue. Several trolleys are inside the barn. The barn has two large bays to house the trolleys. The left side of the building is overgrown with vine plants.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Interior of Interurban Trolley]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a Port Arthur Traction Company trolley car. Padded wicker chairs line the sides of the car. Along path is clear down the middle of the trolley. The windows all have shades pulled about a one-third of the way down.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Pleasure Island Dance Hall]

Description: Photograph of the Pleasure Pier dance hall in Port Arthur, TX. The dance hall is on a pier. A large group of people is standing under an awning next to the hall. Several boats and canoes are in the water around the hall.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Sailboat Races]

Description: Photograph of sailboat races in Port Arthur, Texas. The races are taking place on a body of water identified as "Sabine Lake." A large group of people is standing on the edge of the pier area watching the boats in the distance.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Pleasure Pier]

Description: Photograph of the Pleasure Pier dance hall on in Port Arthur, TX. Several vehicles are parked near the pier and there are people standing under the awning of the hall. A large sign outside the dance hall reads, "Re-elect W.W. Bill Richardson, Sheriff."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Gulf Refinery Employees on Break]

Description: Photograph of four workers from the Port Arthur Gulf Oil Refinery on break. They are seated on a wooden bench in front of an oil railroad car. All four are wearing hats and having a conversation. The picture has had two holes punched on the left side.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Gulf Oil Coke Stills]

Description: Photograph of the coke stills at the Gulf Oil Refinery in Port Arthur, TX. The coke stills are in a long building with five smoke stacks. Two cylindrical buildings are to the left of the stills. A short wire fence is between the photographer and the buildings. Railroad tracks run by the stills.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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