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[Children Sitting on a Truck]

Description: Photograph of a group of five children sitting on a truck. One boy is holding a cup in one hand, and holding the steering wheel in the other. Four of the children are not wearing shoes; one child's feet are not visible.
Date: August 15, 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Dormitory Room at Port Arthur College]

Description: Photograph of a Port Arthur College dormitory room. In the foreground, there is a desk with two chairs. In the background, there is a dresser with an oval mirror attached the top and a bed to its right. Text below the photograph says "Port Arthur College Dorm Room." Port Arthur College was located on the south 1500 block of Procter Street.
Date: 1915~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooded Streets]

Description: Photograph of two people wading in a flooded street. The water level reaches their upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are several buildings.
Date: August 15, 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooded Streets]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street. The water level reaches their upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are utility poles and business buildings. On the back of the photograph, there is another photograph. This image features people wading in the flooded streets with their backs to the camera. Business buildings line the street; a sign in front of one business says "Home Trust Co."
Date: 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooded Streets at Federal Building]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing outside the Federal Building in the flooded street corner of Austin Avenue and Fifth Street. The water is mid-calf level, and a result of a hurricane. Many people took refuge in the building during the hurricane.
Date: 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooding at Jefferson Hotel]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street outside of Jefferson Hotel. Pieces of wood are floating in the water close to the group. The water reaches a level above their knees, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there is Jefferson Hotel and other buildings. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "Port Arthur Flood Aug. 16-17 1915. Photo by D & H. ©."
Date: August 1915
Creator: D & H Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooding at Pearce Theatre]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street outside of Pearce Theatre. A canoe is floating in front of the group. The water is at knee-level, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there is an arched doorway and a ticket booth. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "Pearce Theatre P. A. Flood Aug. 16-17, 1915. D & H Photo. ©."
Date: August 1915
Creator: D & H Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooding on Procter Street]

Description: Photograph of flood waters at Procter Street. Groups of people are wading and floating in boats in the water. The water level reaches their knees, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are business buildings. Handwritten text on the right side of the photograph says "Pt. Arthur, Flood, Aug. 18/15," and "1st ... Austin Ave."
Date: 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooding on Procter Street]

Description: Photograph of flood waters outside of the Federal Building. Men and Women are standing in the water amongst debris. The water level reaches their knees, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, several people are standing on the steps of the Federal Building. Text on the bottom of the photograph says "Post Office a Refuge. Port Arthur Flood Aug 16-17-1915. D & H Photo ©."
Date: 1915
Creator: D & H Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Flooding on Procter Street]

Description: Photograph of flooding at Procter Street. A group of people are standing in the flood waters; the water level reaches their upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. One man is standing on the base of a utility pole. Several business buildings surround the street. Text on the bottom of the photograph says "Proctor St. Port Arthur Flood Aug 16-17, 1915. D & H Photo. ©."
Date: 1915
Creator: D & H Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Hurricane Damage]

Description: Photograph of a flooded street caused by a hurricane. Groups of people are wading in the water and floating in boats; it reaches their upper legs. Business buildings surround the street.
Date: 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Hurricane Flooding]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing on top of a horse-drawn wagon in flood waters on Procter Street. The water reaches to the horses' torsos. In the background, there are people wading in the water and houses. Text at the bottom-left of the photograph says "Pt. Arthur, Tex. Aug. 18th, 1915. Procter St."
Date: August 15, 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Hurricane Scenes]

Description: Photograph of four images of flood waters resulting from a hurricane. Two images are on the front side; both feature groups of people wading in the flood water. The water level reaches mid-calf, and there are buildings in the background of both images. Text on the bottom of each image says "1915 storm." On the back side of the photograph, one image features a group of people standing in the flood waters under an awning of a building. The water level is knee deep. In the background, there … more
Date: 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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