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[Rainbow & Veteran's Memorial Bridges]

Description: Color photo postcard picturing the new Veteran's Memorial Bridge in front of the older Rainbow Bridge. These bridges connect Bridge City and Port Arthur, Texas over the Neches River. Written on the back of the card, "Twin bridges span the Neches River connecting Bridg City & Port Arthur. The cable-stayed Veteran's Memorial Bridge was dedicated on Sept. 8, 1990, 52 years after the Rainbow Bridge. The clearance of the new bridge is 143 feet; the old bridge is 176 feet." It is postmarked Bridge Ci… more
Date: August 1990
Creator: Chiasson, Charlotte
Partner: Heritage House Museum

[The Physeter Macrocephalus Sperm Whale]

Description: Color postcard depicting the Physeter Macrocephalus Sperm Whale beached near Beaumont, Texas. The description on the back of the postcard reads, "This Physeter Macrocephalus Sperm Whale was caught in the Gulf of Mexico 35 miles from Beaumont Texas. His dimensions are: Length 63 feet 6 inches.; Width if tail 16 feet 7 inches; Circumference of snout at end 31 feet; Circumference at back of eyes 37 feet; Length of lower jaw 10 feet 10 inches." Correspondence on the card reads, "Hello! mama, Roll… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Heritage House Museum

[Aerial View of Port Arthur, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Port Arthur seen from the Marconi Radio Tower, dated in the early 1900s. The panoramic view shows Lake Sabine and Port Arthur Highschool on the left, and multiple streets and houses on the right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Postcard of Pleasure Pier, Port Arthur, Texas, January 17, 1945]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas. The pier extends from a large field. On the pier are several white buildings with red rooves and pathways connecting them. Behind the buildings and to the left is a wooden rollercoaster extending the entire length of the pier. In the background and to the right are a Ferris Wheel and other small carnival rides. There are stamps on the front of the postcard, one saying "Gilbert Tidewater Industrial Sites" and the other sa… more
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Gilbert, Harry W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Spindle Top Oil Field, Beaumont, Texas

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Spindle Top Oil Field in Beaumont, Texas. The oil field has three large circular pools to the left. The center and right of the card are filled by dozens of oil wells and drilling equipment. To the top of the card lies a field, showing some room for expansion. There are three stamps on the front of the card, one duplicated saying "Gilbert Tidewater Industrial Sites. Beaumont - Port Arthur. 206, Gilbert Bldg., Texas, U. S. A." and the other saying "Industria… more
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Gilbert, Harry W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Hotel Beaumont]

Description: 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 … more
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Curteich & Co
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Christian Church in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a stone church with stained glass windows and an entrance set on the corner. The scene is described as "Christian Church, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Jefferson County Court House]

Description: Postcard of a brick building with white accents. The building is labeled as "Jefferson County Court House Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Beaumont High School]

Description: Postcard of an American flag flying in front of Beaumont's public high school.
Date: unknown
Creator: The Edwards News Co.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of City Hall and Jail]

Description: Postcard of the city hall and jail, same building, with a horse-drawn carriage tied near two early model cars.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Baptist Hospital in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a four story yellow building. The postcard labels this scene as "Baptist Hospital of South East Texas, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Dieu in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a two story house with wooden paneling and a white fence with an arched gate. The scene is described as "Hotel Dieu, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Letter to Carroll E. Ward]

Description: Postcard of an illegible letter, addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 12, 1946
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of a Letter]

Description: Postcard of an illegible letter. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 5, 1913
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Girl In Red Dress Rolling Dough]

Description: Postcard of a young girl in a red dress with a white bonnet rolling dough on a table with a bowl of dough. Below the picture, "Thursday" is typed.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ullman Manufacturing Company
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Three Women in Hats]

Description: Postcard of three women in a row wearing elaborate hats and lacy, white, and high collared blouses.
Date: unknown
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Postcard of Cattle at Water]

Description: Postcard of red and white speckled cattle wading into shallow water, described as "Trail herd watering." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 4, 1918
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Goodhue Building]

Description: Postcard of a white eleven story building with two American flags flying from the roof. The top edge of the postcard places the scene as "Goodhue Building, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Beaumont Post Office Building 2]

Description: Postcard of the post office building in Beaumont, Texas with 1930's era cars parked at the side, with a silver flagpole on the lawn.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dexter Press & Charles Edquist
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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