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[Petroleum heater under construction]

Description: Photograph of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Scattered construction materials and steel beams are located throughout the site. A ladder is leaning against the left side of the structure. Several men are standing near a building in the far right background. The back of the photo is stamped "Litterst Com'l Photo Co. 2007 P… more
Date: October 27, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Petroleum heater construction]

Description: Photograph of the inside of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Pipes and steel beams are gathered in stacks upon the floor of the structure. Handwritten on the back of the photograph, "Alcorn Combustion Co Crown Central Petroleum Co Pasadena Heater file A2" The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's S… more
Date: October 27, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Petroleum heater under construction]

Description: Photograph of a section of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two workers are at the top of the structure, each wearing a hard hat. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: October 27, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard to Mrs. E. Lasker, August 27, 1941]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. E. Lasker, discussing the sender's sickness. The front of the postcard features a colored illustration of the front of a white, two-story plantation-style house with a red roof and green window shutters. There are several trees of varying size lining the front of the building, and there is an automobile parked in the large front drive.
Date: August 27, 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 32.721270 -97.337916
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Central Fire Station]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont Fire Department's Central Fire Station at Mulberry and Walnut streets with horse drawn fire engines, carriages, and fire fighters. On the left side of the building is a sign for "Entrance, City Hall" and two children sitting near the entrance. At that time the fire department shared the building with city hall. On the right side of the building, on the second story, appear to be legs dangling out of the window. Other buildings can be seen in the background. Printed at the t… more
Date: July 27, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Holly Twig]

Description: Postcard of a twig of holly with red berries, with the message, "With all good wishes for Christmas from Eunice." On the back of the postcard, a missive reads, "How is everyone in Beaumont? With love, Eunice." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 27, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fritz Hotel in Junction]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with two cars parked in front. The scene is described as "High in the Hills - Elevation 2180 Feet Above Sea Fritz Hotel, Junction, Texas." The author adds, "This is where we spent night." The message on the back reads, "Arrived here about 8 last night after a hat ride spent 1 1/2 hours in Austin with Mrs. Bishopp + had a picture first persons we saw when arriving here was Crowley Butler + Ray Britton - but along fine yesterday. Miss you lots - Love Mamie." The p… more
Date: August 27, 1934
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Hot Wells Bath House in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with a blue domed roof. The scene is further described as, "Hot Wells. In addition to the restorative qualities of its climate, San Antonio possesses hot sulphur springs which are rapidly acquiring a world wide fame. The waters come from a volcanic geyser 2000 feet deep and have a natural temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The output is about 30,000 gallons daily." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 27, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of McFaddin, Kyle, & Weiss Rice Mill]

Description: Postcard from G. O. Schull to Henry H. Himebaugh in San Diego, California. The image on the front of the postcard shows a mill next to railroad tracks, and printed text on the photo identifies the subject as the McFaddin, Kyle & Weiss Rice Mill in Beaumont, Texas. The handwritten message on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Uncle Henry" and says, "I was glad to hear from you. I ought to have answered sooner. It is true we are drifting that way but we are so scattered I don't know wh… more
Date: February 27, 1912
Creator: Schull, G. O.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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