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[John W. Gates Residence]
Photograph of a house on Lakeshore Drive identified as a residence of John W. Gates. The house is two stories high, and has an awning that spans around the house. Four columns on the front of the house extend to the second floor. In the foreground, there are small trees and shrubs. In the background, there is a wooden building. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "N. M. Nielsen, Pub." and "John W. Gates Lake Shore Drive Residence, Port Arthur, Texas."
[Mary Gates Memorial Hospital]
Photograph of a building identified as Mary Gates Memorial Hospital on Dallas Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. The building is three stories high, and a flight of stairs leads to the entrance. One woman is standing at the top of the stairs. Two people are standing to the side of the stairs on the ground. In front of the building, there are trees. The hospital was built by John W. Gates, in memory of his mother. It was later used as Port Arthur's City Hall, and then torn down in the 1970s.
[Plaza Hotel Under Construction]
Photograph of a view of the Plaza Hotel under construction from the Pleasure Pier area. In the background, there are other buildings. In the foreground, there is a body of water and a pier.
[Proposed Plaza Theatre]
Photograph of an artist's rending of the proposed Plaza Theatre, which became Elks Theatre. At the top of the front and side of the building, there are busts of elk's heads. A balcony on the front has text on it that says "19 Plaza Theatre 10." Text at the top-left of the photograph says "Plaza Theatre, Cor. Austin Ave. and 4th St. Port Arthur, Texas."
[Boat Launching]
Photograph of several men and women standing on the boat, Juliette, at its launching. Each person is holding a group of mackerels, and mackerels are hanging from the sides of the boat. The fish came from a record catch at Sabine Jetties.
[Goldsberry and Knowles]
Photograph of two men wearing coats and hats, sitting on a horse-drawn carriage. They are identified as Goldsberry and Knowles. Behind them, there is a wooden building with a sign that says "Goldsberry and Knowles Photographers." Handwritten text at the bottom of the photograph says "Goldsberry and Knowles, photographers."
[Stilwell Heights School]
Photograph of a group of students at Stilwell Heights School. They are posing in three rows; a teacher is sitting in the center of the middle row. In the background, there are windows and a staircase.
[New Business Under Construction]
Photograph of construction of a building for a new business in downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Two men are standing on a wooden platform and are hammering a board. Another man is standing inside the structure. Text below the photograph says "11/25/11."
[Dallas Avenue School]
Photograph an an exterior view of a building identified as Dallas Avenue School. The building is three stories high, and a sign above an arched doorway says "Dallas Ave School."
[Elementary School]
Photograph of a brick building identified as Dallas Avenue Elementary School. A sign above an archway says "Dallas Ave School."
[First Gates Day Memorial Celebration]
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered at the first Gates Day memorial celebration. In the background, there are several houses. John W. Gates died in 1911 in Paris; the memorial celebration was held every year until 1918, when Mrs. Gates requested it to be discontinued.
[J. E. Guimont and Son Tin Shop]
Photograph of a group of men and a horse-drawn wagon in front of J. E. Guimont and Son Tin Shop on 537 Procter Street. The side of the wagon says "Phone 236" and "J. E. Guimont & Son." In the background, a ladder is leaning against the building. A sign beside the building says "Guimont & Sheet Metal Workers."
[Port Arthur Businesses]
Negative of two businesses on the corner of Seventh Street and Austin Avenue. A sign on the left building says "Hotel Nash" above a balcony. The building on the right is taller. In the background, there are other buildings. Text below the image says "Port Arthur Buildings - Corner Seventh St. and Austin. Ave.
[Port Arthur Water Plant]
Photograph of the first Port Arthur Water Plant, located at Houston Avenue and Lakeshore. The building is two stories high, and there are two smoke stacks protruding from it. In the background, there are other buildings and a water tower. Text below the photograph says "Water Plant."
[Students and Teachers]
Photograph of students at Stilwell Heights school. They are posing in five rows; a teacher is standing in the back row. In the background, there is a set of windows and a staircase.
[Fire Department Races]
Photograph of two horse-drawn wagons, owned by the fire department, racing with a dog. The wagon on the left has two men driving it, and three men sitting in the back; it is ahead of the second wagon. The second wagon has two men driving it, and one man sitting on the back. The dog is ahead of both vehicles. In the background, there are people watching in front of buildings. Accompanying material gives information about the fire department.
[DeQueen Elementary School]
Photograph of an exterior view of a brick building identified as DeQueen Elementary school. It is three stories high, and has columns in the doorways. In the background, there are other buildings. Text below the photograph says "DeQueen School."
[First National Bank]
Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as the First National Bank. The building is two stories high, and an awning hangs from it over the sidewalk. A man and woman are walking into the door. In the foreground, there are other people walking and utility poles along the sidewalk. Horse-drawn carriages parked along the curb.
[John Adams Hardware and Grocery Store]
Photograph of a an exterior view of a building identified as John Adams Hardware and Grocery Store on the corner of Fifth Street and Austin Avenue. Text along the building says "Groceries Hardware And Ship Chandlery Plymoth Cordage Steam...." In front of the building, there are three people. Adams was also the undertaker and butcher. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "John Adams store - 5th Street and Austin Avenue - 1914 (SW Corner)."
[John R. Adam Department Store]
Photograph of a an exterior view of a building identified as John R. Department Store on the corner of Fifth Street and Austin Avenue. Text along the building says "Groceries Hardware And Ship Chandlery Plymoth Cordage Steam...." In front of the building, there are three people standing and one person bending over in front of a store display window.
[Joseph H. Guimont and Son Metal Company]
Photograph of the Joseph H. Guimont and Son Metal Company on 539 Fifth Street. Five men and a horse drawn wagon are in front of a wooden building. Text on the side of the wagon says "Phone 236 J. E. Guimon & Son" on the side. A ladder is leaning against the building, and a sign beside it says "Guimont & Sheet Metal Workers."
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of a flooded neighborhood near downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of flood waters in Port Arthur, Texas. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of a flooded neighborhood. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
[Dormitory Room at Port Arthur College]
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.
[Flooded Streets]
Photograph of flood waters resulting from a hurricane. The water is surrounding several trees and buildings.
[Flooded Streets]
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."
[Flooded Streets at Federal Building]
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.
[Flooding at Administration Building]
Photograph of flood waters at the Administration Building. Flooding resulted from a hurricane. In the foreground, there are people gathered around a boat, and people in the boat. Behind them, there is a trolley car.
[Flooding on Procter Street]
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."
[Flooding on Procter Street]
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 ©."
[Flooding on Procter Street]
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. ©."
[Hurricane Damage]
Photograph of damage caused by a hurricane. A building is partially collapsed. In the foreground, there is a truck and two men standing beside each other.
[Hurricane Damage]
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.
[Hurricane Scenes]
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 is a wagon with a child sitting in it in front of the building. The last image is upside down, and features flood waters surrounding several houses. On the bottom of both images text say "1915 storm."
[John W. Gates Plaza Hotel]
Photograph of the exterior of a building identified as John W. Gates Plaza Hotel at 500 Lakeshore Drive. Trees line the streets outside the hotel. There are tents set up on the block in front of the hotel. A road leads to a canal bridge to Pleasure Island. In the background, there is a view of the city.
[Linn Garage]
Photograph of a building identified as Linn Garage on 812 Procter Street. Several signs on the building say "Linn Garage." There is a garage door opening in the center of the building and a car parked to the right side of it. Accompanying material gives information about Lynn Garage.
[Men Riding in Boat in Flood Waters]
Photograph of a group of men in flood waters. Some of the men are sitting in a boat, and the other men are standing in the water around the boat. The water reaches their lower thighs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are several businesses.
[Mrs. Frank Trost]
Photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Frank Trost.
[Port Arthur College Flooded]
Photograph of flood waters at Port Arthur College. A group of people are standing under the awning of a building; a circular sign on the top of the building says "1909." In the foreground, a man is standing in the water; it reaches his upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane.
[Sabine Pass After Hurricane]
Photograph of Sabine Pass in Port Arthur, Texas, after a hurricane. Large puddles of water fill the streets. In the foreground, several metal chairs are sitting in a puddle. In the background, there are people walking in the street in front of business buildings. A sign on one business says "Hardware." In the far background, the building is identified as a school built in 1914.
[Tailor Shop]
Photograph of a portrait of two men standing in front of a tailor shop on 444 Austin Avenue. Text above the door of the shops says "J. F. Owens The Tailor." A bicycle is leaning against the building. Text on the bottom of the photograph says "444 Austing Avenue 1915." Accompanying material gives information about the tailor shop.
[Flooding at Jefferson Hotel]
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. ©."
[Flooding at Pearce Theatre]
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. ©."
[Procter Street Flooding]
Photograph of flooding on the corner of Shreveport Avenue and Procter Street, as a result of a hurricane. A group of four men are standing chest deep in the water; two men are smoking cigarettes. In the background, there are buildings, one says "[L]one [Star] B[a]kery on the side. Text handwritten on the right side of the photograph says "Pt. Arthur, Texas" and Procter St Shreveport Ave."
[Ships at Texas Company Docks]
Photograph of a group of ships docked at Texas Company Docks. The high tide levels on two of the ships are visible.
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of flood waters surrounding houses. The flooding spans the entire photograph.
[Children Sitting on a Truck]
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.
[Flood Damage in Neighborhood]
Photograph of three uprooted trees laying in flood waters. In the background, there are several houses.
[Flooded Neighborhood]
Photograph of flood waters surrounding houses in a neighborhood. The water level reaches right below the first story windows, and resulted from a hurricane.
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