[Postcard of Teatro Colon]

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Postcard of the northwest corner of Teatro Colón, a three story theater carved from marble on the corner of two streets. It has a number of artistic details including bas-relief scenes near the top of the building and Classical features such as pedimented gable ends and dentils.

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1 postcard : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Texas History Collection and was provided by the McFaddin-Ward House Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 14 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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McFaddin-Ward House Museum

The McFaddin-Ward House, built around 1905-1906 in the Beaux-Arts Colonial style, housed a prominent family in Beaumont for 75 years. The museum of the same name preserves the building and the artifacts, providing visitors with a firsthand glimpse of Southeast Texas History.

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Postcard of the northwest corner of Teatro Colón, a three story theater carved from marble on the corner of two streets. It has a number of artistic details including bas-relief scenes near the top of the building and Classical features such as pedimented gable ends and dentils.

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1 postcard : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm

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Texas History Collection

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  • Jan. 5, 2015, 9:43 p.m.

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  • Aug. 25, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

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[Postcard of Teatro Colon], postcard, Date Unknown; Argentina. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth562472/: accessed September 13, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting McFaddin-Ward House Museum.

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