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[Rosenberg Hospital]

Photograph (copy) of the original Rosenberg Hospital which was the Kinch Hillyer Home at the south end of Old Main St. (now 3rd and Ave. M). The hospital was a two and a half story white wooden house with a wrap around porch on both side of house and on both upper and lower floors. A large oak tree partially obscures view of the right side of the house. An automobile is parked in front of that large tree. Written in white print on bottom of photo: ROSENBERG HOSPITAL, ROSENBERG, TEXAS. Scanned i… more

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Lourdes Grotto on the grounds of the Catholic Church]

Photograph (copy) of the Lourdes Grotto on the grounds of the Catholic Church at Avenue H and 6th Streets in Rosenberg, Texas. Taken in 1937. The grotto is a rock formation with an opening that has an altar inside. A statue of the Blessed Mary can be seen in an alcove to the top right of the grotto. The grotto is covered with greenery and surrounded by it also. Small wooden building with lattice in front of it on far right of photo. Scanned image is of the copy. Dimensions are of the copy.

Date: 1937

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a stucco building]

Photograph (copy) of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church built in 1925 on the corner of Avenue H and 6th Street. The church is a stucco building with the bell tower on the northeast corner. A cross tops the bell tower and another one tops the building above the double door entrance. A Priest in black robe is standing on front steps of church. A statue can be seen on a ledge at the top of the northwest corner of the church. A large tree can be seen on far right of photo. Bottom of photo reads: THE H… more

Date: June 7, 1931

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Charlie Lea Home]

Photograph (copy) of the Charlie Lea Home on the corner of Carlisle St. and Avenue I. Written at bottom in white: NICE HOME IN ROSENBERG, TEXAS. The house is a dark painted story and a half house with a porch in the front and to the east side of house. A wire fence is in front of house with cement sidewalk leading to front steps. Large tree on left of photo. Building with tin roof in left background. Scanned image and dimensions are of the copy.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Rosenberg High School]

Photograph (copy) of the Rosenberg High School that was located on the corner of Avenue H and 8th Streets. This is a view of the northwest corner of the school. Trees partially obscure view of the three story brick building. An automobile is parked under a tree to left. Scanned image and dimensions are of the copy.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[L.A. Vogelsang Saloon]

Photograph (copy) of the interior of the L.A. Vogelsang Saloon. Mr. Vogelsang is the man behind the counter wearing the white shirt, black tie, and white apron. A woman in a dark dress is also behind the counter. A man is leaning against the bar with his left foot on pipe footrest. He has a drink in his right hand and a cigarette in his left hand. Two other men in dark jackets are standing to center left of photo. Glass case can partially be seen in far left corner. Scanned image and dimensions… more

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Side view of St. John's Methodist Church of Richmond, under construction]

Photograph (copy) of St. John's Methodist Church of Richmond as it was under construction between 1922 and 1923. Scaffolding can be seen around the building. A ladder leans against scaffolding toward bottom center of photo. Stack of lumber to right bottom corner. Partial view of white wooden building on far right. Scanned image is of the copy.

Date: 1922

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Group of men at Travis Park]

Photograph of a group of men identified on back in pencil as: Travis Park, (Dutch) Walter Luedecke, Jerry Humpola, Charlie Koupa, G. B. (Mutt) Lehmann, Mart Cole, and Dr. Wilbur Yates. In the background is a the Travis Park Pavilion (brick columns). Photograph may have been taken at the opening of the park. Photograph is a copy of a 9 in X 11 in taken by Leonard Tormey in 1942.(The two men on far right are shaking hands). Scanned image is of the copy.

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Rosenberg at night during World War II, Third Street and Avenue G.]

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey of Third Street and Avenue G. Photograph was taken at night during World War II. Businesses noted are the First National Bank of Rosenberg, and Pickard and Huggins Drug Store. Electrical substation in center background (metal structures). Scanned image is of the copy.

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Display window of a business during World War II]

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey. Photograph shows a window of a business in the 900 block of Third Street. A project sponsored by the Lion's Club displayed pictures of those serving in World War II by 1942. The window of pictures has a banner at top that reads, "KEEP 'EM FLYING! LIONS INTERNATIONAL." Lions Club emblem pictured on banner.

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Rosenberg at night during World War II, taken from water tower]

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey. The photograph was taken from the water tower of Avenue G and Fifth Street; Avenue H and Third Street In Rosenberg, Texas. The R.B. Department Store (two-story brick building to left of photo), Turicchi Building, and the Cole Theatre (has marquee and tall well-lit front) are highly visible.

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Rosenberg in a "Black Out" during World War II, dimly lit night sky]

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey in 1942. Photograph was taken from the water tower of Rosenberg during the "Black Out" of World War II. May be pre-dawn because photo is a lighter and sky in lightening in background. R. B. Department Store is the two story brick building on left corner. Turicchi building across the street from R.B. Dept. Store. Cole Theatre tall white unique from can be visible and next to it to left is Schechter's.

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Rosenberg in a "Black Out" during World War II, some lights still visible]

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey of Rosenberg during the "Black Out" of World War II. The photograph was taken from the water tower. Long streak of white light from right corner that extends to near center of photo. Automobiles can be seen under lit parking areas on right also. A few lights in windows can be seen, otherwise photo is "black".

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Fairview Café with a 1964 Ford]

Colored Polaroid photograph of the Fairview Café with a 1964 Ford (green) car parked in front. The Café was located in the 3100 block , south side, of Avenue H in Rosenberg, Texas (the Fort Bend Federal Parking lot is now at this location). The Café is a white one story stucco building with red sign above entrance which proclaims: FAIRVIEW CAFÉ STEAKS SEA FOOD CHICKEN. Newspaper vending machines can be to the left on entrance. Back of photo has the Polaroid stamp. Fairview Café was built betwe… more

Date: 1964~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Fairview Café]

Colored photograph of the Fairview Café that was located in the 3100 block (south side) of Avenue H, in Rosenberg, Texas. Café sign above entrance to the white stucco building reads: FAIRVIEW CAFÉ. STEAKS - SEA FOOD- CHICKEN. Green car in bottom center of photo and blue and white car on far right of photograph. Back of photo has Polaroid stamp. Fairview Café was built between 1932 and 1934 by Mr. Jess Ward and was later demolished in January 1979.

Date: 1964~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Fairview Café]

Colored Polaroid photograph of the Fairview Café which was located on the south side of the 3100 block of Ave H. in Rosenberg, Texas. The Café was built between 1932 and 1934 by Jess Ward. It was demolished in 1979. The café was a one story white stucco building with sign above front entrance that reads: FAIRVIEW CAFÉ. STEAKS - SEA FOOD - CHICKEN. Newspaper vending machines can be seen to the left of the doorway. Small white building and a boat in far right background. Polaroid is stamped on th… more

Date: 1979~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Businesses on the west side of Third Street]

Copy of a photograph of the exteriors of businesses on the west side of Third Street in Rosenberg, Texas: Melvin Daily Groceries and Feed, and Butler-Grimes Five cent Five dollar Store. Slovaks Hamburger was between Daily's and Butler-Grimes. These businesses were at location listed from 1928 to 1958. A blurred image of an automobile is in front of Butler Grimes store. A truck is parked in front of Daily's Store. Scanned image is of the copy.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Schechter's Clothing Store]

Copy of a photograph of the exterior of Schechter's Clothing Store. Later became K. Wolens Department Store; Third Street, Rosenberg, Texas. Parking meters can be seen in front of stores. Circa. 1928-1958 (Schechter's.) Scanned image is of the copy.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Donley Cleaners]

Copy of a photograph of the exterior of Donley Cleaners that was located at 801 Third Street, east side, Rosenberg, Texas; Circa. 1925-75. View of northeast corner of two story white stucco building with signs on northeast and northwest corners of building. Double door covered entrance. Scanned photo is of the copy.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Rosenberg Fire Station]

Photograph (copy) of the first Rosenberg Fire Station that was located at Avenue H and Fourth Street. It was built in 1915 and torn down in 1928. Photo shows small wooden building in poor condition. Wood fence to left of photo. Utility pole on right. Trees in right background.

Date: 1928~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Joerger Home located at Sixth Street]

Photograph (copy) of the Joerger Home that was located at Sixth Street and Avenue K in Rosenberg, Texas. The house was red brick and trimmed in white. Woman in white dress standing on porch. Porch has white round columns and white rails. Small bare tree in right, foreground. Buildings in background to left and right. Scanned image is of the copy. Written on back of photo in pencil: The F. X. Joerger House, Ros.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Carl Hilmar Guenther family]

Photograph (copy) (found in Moore Home) of the Carl Hilmar Guenther family. Fifteen adults and ten children in portrait. Child standing in front of woman who is sitting in front row, second from left (dark dress with roses) is holding a toy on a string in his left hand. Boy standing on far left his wearing a suit with knee length pants; has a pocket watch chain hanging from jacket pocket; wide white collar with scarf tied at center; and the man standing next to him has his arm around him. A fu… more

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Carl Hilmar Guenther, Jr. family]

Photograph (copy, originals found in the Moore Home) of the Carl Hilmar Guenther, Jr. family taken in 1915. Guenther's wife, his two daughters, and Guenther. Photograph has dark cropping around it. Mrs. Guenther on left is wearing a black lace overdress with white underneath. She has a necklace with large pendant. Her dark hair is softly pulled up into bun. Her daughters are wearing white dresses. Mr. Guenther, who has graying dark hair, is wearing a dark three-piece suit with white shirt and d… more

Date: 1915

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[View of Main Street in Rosenberg looking north]

Photograph (copy) of old Main Street, as written on the front of the photo in white: "Main St. Looking North Greetings From Rosenberg, Tex. Bell's Packet Store". Two men dressed in white shirts and dark pants are standing in the middle of the street. Water tower in background. Scanned image is of the copy.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Fort Bend Museum