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[Group at Longhorn Cafe]

Description: Photograph of a group of men and women standing in two rows outside of The Longhorn Cafe on 3825 Sixteenth Street. The two men on the ends of the first row are identified as Leo and Willie Herbert, owners of the restaurant. In the background, there are neon signs on the front of the building that says "[St]eaks Lunches Chicken" and "Leo The Longhorn Cafe Willie."
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Gulf Oil Refinery Office Building]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a brick building identified as an old Gulf Oil Refinery office building, on west Seventh Street at Gulf Docks. The building is several stories high, and a sign near the building says "Chevron Port Arthur Refinery." In front of the building, there is a truck and a fence.
Date: December 8, 1993
Creator: Everett, James

[Gulf Service Station]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a Gulf Service Station on Seventh Street and Savannah Avenue. There are gas pumps underneath an awning stretching out from the front of the building. Signs in front of the building say "Vulcanizing Recapping," "Gulf," and "Flats Fixed." In the background, there is another business with cars parked outside of it. The front of the building says "Viator Auto Service - Gen'l Repairing."
Date: 1944
Creator: Everett, James

[Hampton's Furniture Store]

Description: Photograph of a furniture company in Port Arthur, TX. The store front is all windows. An awning extends out over the sidewalk. A man in a suit and hat is standing, looking at the displays in the window. A small sign above the front door reads, "Hampton's."
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Harbor City Dray Line]

Description: Photograph of a group of people posing outside of Harbor City Dray Line. One man, two boys, and one baby are standing beside two mules; to the right, two men and one boy are sitting on a mule-drawn wagon. In the background, there is a building with a sign attached to it that says "Harbor City Dray Line. Hauling & Moving. J. Imhoff Mgr. Phone. 37." Text below the photograph says "1898."
Date: 1898
Creator: Everett, James

[Inman Used Car Lot]

Description: Photograph of a used car lot in Port Arthur, TX. Several people are walking around the lot browsing for vehicles. A small building in the center of the lot bears the name of the lot and the company that owns it. Several lights are placed around the lot. In the background is a larger brick building for a Chevrolet Company.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[J. B. Jameson Groceries]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of J. B. Jameson Groceries on Orange Highway and Stadium Road. Text on the building says "Drink Coca-Cola" and "J. B. Jameson Groceries Beer." Two gas pumps are under an awning in the front of the building.
Date: 1944
Creator: Everett, James

[Kansas City Southern Passenger Train]

Description: Photograph of the Kansas City Southern Railroad Passenger Station in Port Arthur, TX. The depot is located to the left of the railroad tracks. On the tracks is a Kansas City Southern Lines train waiting for passengers. A large group of passengers is on the platform next to the train. Two people are walking towards the engine.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Laundromat in downtown Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of a laundromat in downtown Port Arthur, TX. The building is a two-story brick structure. A sign at the top of the building reads, "The Home Laundry." Several trucks and cars are parked around the laundromat. It is located on the 700 block of Procter Street which runs in front of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Lyndon Johnson]

Description: Photograph of a man piloting a helicopter that says "Lyndon Johnson for U. S. Senator" on the side. The helicopter is hovering above a field of grass. In the background, there is a crowd of people standing in front of Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse.
Date: 1948
Creator: Everett, James

[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

[Men Waiting to Unload Train]

Description: Photograph of a group of men identified as local grocers waiting to unload food from a train car. Some men are leaning on cars, and other men are standing in the doorway of a train car. In the background, a train car says "Plessala Bros. Complete Food Stores Port Arthur, Texas" on the side.
Date: 1946
Creator: Everett, James

[Mid-County Taxi Stand]

Description: Photograph of a taxi stand in Port Neches, TX. There is a Western Union sign hanging from a pole above the building. A large newspaper rack is in front of the building. Another Western Union sign is hanging in the front window.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Mothers Going to Parent Teacher Association Conference]

Description: Photograph of a group of eight women, all members of the Parent Teacher Association, standing in front of an airplane. Five of the women are standing on stairs in front of the door. A seal on the side of the stairway says "The Great Silver Fleet Eastern Airlines," and has a symbol of a bird in the middle. The side of the plane says "Great Silver Fleet Eastern Airlines Silverline."
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Municipal Building]

Description: Photograph of the Municipal Building on Lakeshore Drive. The building is three stories high, and a flight of stairs leads to the entrance. An awning above the entrance says "Municipal Building" on it. In front of the building, there are trees and shrubs. The Municipal Building was formerly the Mary Gates Memorial Hospital.
Date: 194?
Creator: Everett, James

[Owner of Fred Miller Bicycle Company]

Description: Photograph of a man identified as Fred Miller, the owner of Fred Miller Bicycle Company on 526 Austin Avenue. The man is wearing a suit and hat, and is standing in front of a truck that says "Fred Miller Bicycles Hardware & Pets[,] 526 Austin Ave. Dial 5519." Behind the man and truck, there is another truck with cargo on the back of it. In the background, there is a train car with a sign on the side that says "Burlington Route."
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Parade in Downtown]

Description: Photograph of a crowd of people watching a parade. This section of the parade consists of men in military uniforms walking. There are parked cars behind the crowd of people. In the background, there is a row of businesses; signs in front of the businesses say "Central Hotel," "Walgreen Drugs," and "Strand." A banner hung across the road says "Baseball 8 P.M."
Date: 1950~
Creator: Everett, James

[Paragon Sandwich Shop]

Description: Photograph of ten women identified as car hops standing outside of Paragon Sandwich Shop on 2600 Memorial Boulevard. Five of the women are wearing uniforms with skirts and hats, and the other five women are wearing uniforms with pants and capes. In the background, there are several signs on the building; a top row of signs say "Pig & Beef," "Drink Coca-Cola," and "Fountain Service." A sign in the center says "Paragon," and signs on a bottom row says "Fountain Service," "Chicken Dinner," "Dut… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Everett, James

[Plaza Theatre]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as Plaza Theatre. Several cars are parked in front of the building. Text on the side of another building says "Yakie Supply Co. Auto Parts and Accessories[,] Phone 144."
Date: 1939
Creator: Everett, James

[Pleasure Pier Midway]

Description: Photograph of the midway of Pleasure Island in Port Arthur, TX. There are a number of booths along the sides of the midway. A ferris wheel and roller coaster are also visible. In the far distance, the tall buildings of downtown Port Arthur can be seen. Many groups of people are walking the midway, playing games, buying food, and waiting in line for rides.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[Plessala Brothers Number Two Grocery Store]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of Plessala Brothers Number Two grocery store on Gulfway Drive. An awning hangs over several display windows in the front of the building. Signs along the top of the building say "Grocery Market," "Plessala Bros. No. 2," and "Fruits & Vegetables." A car is parked to the side of the building. In the background, there are houses and people standing in a yard.
Date: 1944
Creator: Everett, James

[Plessala Grocery Store]

Description: Photograph of a grocery market in Port Arthur, TX. The market is a large white building with many large windows on the front. An awning covers the front of the building. Signs on the roof advertise the market and the goods it sells.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James

[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

[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
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