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People at amusement park
Close-up photograph of a crowd of people, including children and adults, at an amusement park concessions area with themed signs visible at left. Popular cola signs can be seen toward the background, above the crowd as well as a portion of a Ferris wheel.
People at park
Photograph of people getting on or off a water ride at an amusement park. The wait line wooden shelter is constructed like a multi-level deck with wooden hand railing and a roof made out of grass like material making the structure resemble a tiki hut. Several groups of people are getting on round wooden looking boats that may hold several people.
People at park
Photograph of several groups of people in an area of an amusement park, walking through a tunnel made out of wire fencing that protects them from the gondola sky ride area that is partially visible behind them on the left side of the picture.
People at park
Photograph of several groups of people in an area of an amusement park, walking through a tunnel made out of wire fencing that protects them from the gondola sky ride area that is partially visible on the left side of the picture. There are vines along the right side of the fence and yellow flowers lining the left side of the paved walkway as well as a grouping of wooden benches in the background, to the right.
People at park
Photograph of several groups of people walking through a wire fenced tunnel, covered with vines on the left side. This passageway protects the patrons from the gondola sky ride area, visible on the right side of the image, including several red-and-white gondolas.
People touring an amusement park
Photograph of people walking near an amusement park exhibit labeled "La Salle's Adventure," which includes a jungle-type fortress in the left side of the walkway. A sky ride gondola is also visible in the background close to the top of the image. One person on the walkway appears to be wearing a gondolier costume.
Skull Island
Photograph of two people walking up to the entrance of an amusement area, which has four wooden decorative pillar posts with a metal roof and a long rectangular sign made of bamboo mat with the name "Skull Island." There is a curved, white brick garden wall to the left entrance and a blue-and-white trash bin to the right, as well as trees surrounding the area.
People touring park
Photograph of several small groups of people walking through a paved garden area of a theme park, including beds of flowers, shrubs, trees, and a flag pole to the left and back. There is a white and orange fabric structured pyramid in the center that towers over the walkway starting just above the gardens flower bed walls. There are benches, a newspaper vending machine, and a trash can on the left side of the walkway, as well as decorative poles around the edges.
People at park
Photograph of several groups of people walking through a tunnel made out of wire fencing in an area of an amusement park. The right side of the fence has vines providing shade along the paved path while on the left side there are trees and shrubs several feet away. A man and small boy are next to a small wooden fenced area housing trash cans at the left side of the image.
Park area
Photograph of a walkway overlooking a rock cave tunnel covered in greenery where some visitors are on a boat that may be part of a park adventure ride. In the lower right hand of the picture you can see wooden railing and a wooden pole that seems to be holding up a thatched roof. A partial view of a dock can be seen on the lower left hand of the image.
People at park
Photograph of a walkthrough area of an amusement park with various buildings and street amusements around walkways bordering roped-off green spaces. A crowd of people are gathered around a clown on stilts, at left, while others are passing by or going into an assortment of shops and eateries visible in the background, at right.
[Letter by Jane Stanley to James E. Sutherlin - 05/11/1945]
Letter from Jane Stanley to James E. Sutherlin informing him of where their old friends are stationed in the military throughout the United States.
Downtown Arlington
Photograph of downtown Arlington in the 1970s. There are buildings, cars, streets, power lines, trees, and a water tower in the scene. A bank is under construction. The photo appears to have been taken from the roof of the First Baptist Church, facing northeast. The intersection visible is E South St. and S Mesquite St.
Kelly Roper Sawyer Food Store
Photograph of the Kelly, Roper, and Sawyer Food Store at W. Abram St. and Pecan St. in Arlington. The store has lettering with its name on the front and side. There is a Coca-Cola ad in the window on the right. There are several cars parked around it. The building is viewed from across a street, and there is another store on the left.
Lud Cox
Photograph of young Lud Cox in the yard at the Cox home in east Arlington. The child is standing between two trees in front of the house, pulling a wagon. There are other people standing on the porch of the house.
Downtown Arlington
Photograph of downtown Abilene in the 1970s featuring the First Baptist Church. There are other buildings, cars, and streets.
Downtown Arlington Ready for Demolition
Photograph of part of downtown Arlington being prepared for a demolition in 1972. It was taken from across an intersection. Among the buildings sectioned off are a pharmacy, Hutton Pianos and Organs, and Walter's Auto Supply. There is a truck by the buildings, and a car is on the road.
General Motors 1960s
Aerial photograph looking northwest of the General Motors plant in Arlington in the 1960s. The factory building is large. There are cars in parking lots on the right. The area is surrounded by fields.
Masonic Home for the Aged, 1921
Postcard of the Masonic Home for the Aged in Arlington in 1921. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the building and garden in front with the sky hand colored blue.
Arlington Gem and Mineral Show
Photograph of the Arlington Gem and Mineral Show in the armory at Randol Mill. People are gathered around small tables that display gems in a large room. There are signs for A. G. Parser, Inc. and Eckert Mineral Research Inc.
T&P Depot
Photograph of the T&P railroad station at 110 N. Center St. in Arlington. A group of children and a few adults are standing outside the red building by the tracks.
T&P Depot
Postcard of the T&P railroad station at 110 N. Center St. in Arlington. There is a building beside the tracks with some equipment in the area. Power lines are behind the station. Jack D. Caffey's address is on the back of the postcard.
[Group Portrait of Young Women]
Photograph of a group of women, likely the female graduates listed in the Arlington High School Commencement Program. They are standing outside a brick building wearing hats and light colored dresses, posed in two rows.
Post Office, Arlington, Texas
Photograph of the Post Office in Arlington. The building has windows, a door, and steps in front. There are power lines and trees around it.
Cravendale
Photograph of Cravendale. The scene is of a house surrounded by trees with a pond in front.
See Seven Seas
Brochure for Seven Seas sea life park. The brochure describes the park's attractions and has art of whales, dolphins, a polar bear, a ship, an elephant seal, a penguin, fish, and people. The back side of the brochure is an artist's map of the park.
Downtown Arlington
Photograph of downtown Arlington in the 1970s. There are buildings, cars, streets, and power lines. The photo appears to have been taken from the roof of the First Baptist Church, facing NNW. The first intersection visible in the photo is S Center St. and E South St.
Arlington High School Commencement Program, 1924
Pamphlet from the Arlington High School Commencement Exercises in May 1924 including class officers, the program for the ceremonies, and a class roll.
Program, Texas State Singers Association, 1935
Paper print of a Texas State Singers Association Program. There are ads for Farmers Cafe, M&M Cafe, J. E. Gaither insurance, Cooper Hotel and Cafe, Arlington Coffee Shop, Altman's clothing, H. E. Cannon Nursery and Floral Co., Johnston's Drug Store, Waffle House Cafe, First State Bank, Jim Ditto's Garage, Mrs. Bullock Cafe, Bird's Variety Store, Universal Motor Co., Catons Variety Store, Adkins Brokerage Co., Purvis Survis foods, Arthur T. Bridges Insurance, J. S. Adkins jeweler, Eugene Wright singing lessons, and The Stamps-Baxter Music Company.
Interurban Line
Slide of the Interurban railway. The train is moving over a bridge. There are power lines along the tracks.
[Hawaii Kai Show at Seven Seas]
Slide of the Hawaii Kai show at Seven Seas ocean theme park. Three women are dancing, and three men are playing music. The stage is decorated with plants, a thatched building, and mountains. It is surrounded by a pool.
Interurban Line
Slide of the Interurban railroad. The tracks stretch into the distance with power lines and fields on each side.
[Hawaii Kai Show at Seven Seas]
Slide of the Hawaii Kai show at Seven Seas ocean theme park. Three women are dancing and three men are playing music. The stage is decorated with plants, a thatched building, and mountains. It is surrounded by a pool.
Along the Interurban
Slide of the Interurban railway. The train is on tracks with power lines running beside them. There are trees and a waterway in front.
[Hawaii Kai Show at Seven Seas]
Slide of the Hawaii Kai show at Seven Seas ocean theme park. Three men are performing with wooden poles, two are dancing, and three are playing music. The stage is decorated with plants, a thatched building, and mountains. It is surrounded by a pool.
[Swimming with Dolphins at Seven Seas]
Slide of a man swimming with dolphins at Seven Seas ocean theme park. The man and two dolphins are in a pool. There are diving boards on the left, a hut on the right, and a crowd is in the front watching the performance.
Arlington Texas Lodging Guide and Map
Brochure for Arlington lodging and map. The brochure is folded into 8 pages, 9 in. x 4 in. Mentioned in the brochure are Six Flags Over Texas, Wet n' Wild, the Texas Rangers stadium, Fort Worth Stockyards, Southfork Ranch, Wax Museum of the Southwest, an International Wildlife Park, and various hotels, motels, and inns. The front side of the brochure has pictures of some of the attractions and typed information. On the other side is a list of accommodations and a corresponding map.
[Man with Dolphins at Seven Seas]
Slide of a man with dolphins at Seven Seas ocean theme park. The man is skiing on two dolphins in a pool. Three other people are observing nearby. There are diving boards on the left, a hut on the right, and a crowd is watching the performance.
[Hawaii Kai Show at Seven Seas]
Slide of the Hawaii Kai show at Seven Seas ocean theme park. Five women in colorful grass skirts are dancing, and three men are playing music. The stage is decorated with plants, a thatched building, and mountains. It is surrounded by a pool.
Carlisle Military School
Hand colored photograph of Carlisle Military School in Arlington. There are several buildings in fenced fields. Smaller buildings on the left are red, and there is one large white one on the right
[Hawaii Kai Show at Seven Seas]
Slide of the Hawaii Kai show at Seven Seas ocean theme park. Five women in colorful grass skirts are dancing, and three men are playing music. The stage is decorated with plants, a thatched building, and mountains. It is surrounded by a pool.
North Texas Agricultural College
Photograph of the 1940 NTAC football team in uniform. Seven men are kneeling, with the center man holding a football. Four men are holding footballs, jumping over the others. The names of the players are listed on the back of the photograph.
Lake Erie Pavilion
Slide of Lake Erie in Fort Worth. There are a bridge, a large pavilion, and another building by the lake. People are in boats on the lake and in the park beside it.
[Hawaii Kai Show at Seven Seas]
Slide of the Hawaii Kai show at Seven Seas ocean theme park. Three women are dancing, and six men are playing music. The stage is decorated with plants, a thatched building, and mountains. It is surrounded by a pool.
Entrance to Lake Erie
Slide of Lake Erie in Fort Worth. There is an arbor over the entrance with plants along the path. A bridge leads over part of the lake to a park. A large pavilion is at the lake's edge on the left.
TCU Coaching Staff
Photograph of the 1940-1950 TCU coaches. The five men are in uniform, standing and kneeling on the football field in front of the bleachers. The names and positions of the men are written on the back of the photograph.
[Man Diving at Seven Seas]
Slide of a man performing at Seven Seas ocean theme park. He is diving from the top of a tall ladder. The ladder is held up by cables, and there is a platform near the bottom of it.
Tiny's Tavern
Photograph of Tiny's Tavern on Division St. in the 1930s. Two men are sitting at the bar. A woman is behind the counter. There are menus, advertisements, posters, and other decorations on the wall.
[Man Performing at Seven Seas]
Slide of a man performing at Seven Seas ocean theme park. He is standing on a platform in front of a pool, waving to the crowd.
Eastern Star Home Construction
Photograph of the construction of Eastern Star Homes in 1920 in E. Division St. Men are using horse-drawn equipment and a tractor at the site. Other buildings stand on the left.
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