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[Short Cutter Bar Mower]

Description: Photograph of a man sitting on a Short Cutter Bar Mower attached to a mule. In the background, there is a field and two tanks. A block of text on the bottom right of the photograph says "The Texas Company No. 2012 Date 9-27-2... View Short Cutter Bar Mower."
Date: 1920~
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[First Port Arthur Fire Department Truck]

Description: Photograph of two men sitting in a fire truck. The truck is a 1915 Cadillac chemical truck, and says "Port Arthur Fire Dept." on the front. The truck was donated by Assistant Chief George Stearns, in memory of his wife. The truck was named "Belle Stearns," and was the first piece of motorized fire equipment for the Department.
Date: 1920~
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Brinkman Automotive Supply Company]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of Brinkman Automotive Supply Company. Seven unidentified men are standing in a row outside of the building, and one man is leaning on one of its brick columns. Several cars are parked within the building. Signs on the top of the building say "Brinkman Auto Supply Co." and "Seiberling All-Treads."
Date: 1920~
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Grocery Store]

Description: Photograph of a grocery store in Port Arthur, TX. Shelves line the walls and center section of the room. Several clerks are standing near the cash register in the center. A woman, who appears to be a customer, is also at the register with the clerks. Two law enforcement officers are to the right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Photograph of Young College Girls]

Description: Photograph of six college girls in Port Arthur, TX. They are lined up all holding each other from the back. They are wearing the same clothing of a dark skirt, white blouse and dark neckerchief. One of the girls has a large bow holding up her hair. Several appear to be laughing about something. A single person wearing a dark suit and hat is standing in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[KCS Train Crew]

Description: Photograph of a Kansas City Southern train outside the Kansas City Southern Depot in Port Arthur, TX circa 1920. The crew is standing next to the engine. A large group of people is standing behind the crew on the depot platform. The engine is numbered 606.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Gulf Oil Terminal]

Description: Photograph of the Gulf Oil Company terminal in Port Arthur, TX. Pipes are running on the ground by the terminal. A large, white water tower is in front of the terminal. The Gulf Oil Refinery can be seen behind the terminal.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Men on Blue Goose Houseboat]

Description: Photograph of men on the Blue Goose Houseboat in Port Arthur, TX. The boat is docked in Taylor Bayou near the Port Arthur Fish Plant. Thirteen men are standing and seated on the deck of the boat. Some are holding bottles in their hands. A sign on the outside of the building reads, "American Lager Beer."
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Eastern Texas Electric Company Vehicles]

Description: Photograph of six vehicles belonging to the Eastern Texas Electric Company. On the side of each vehicle is an advertisement promoting the use of electric appliances and GE refrigerators. Several men are seated on the side stoop of each vehicle. In the back is the company's main building. Many power lines are running from the building out.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Texas Company Refinery]

Description: Photograph of the front of the Texas Company refinery in Port Arthur, TX. The sign on the building reads, "The Texas Company." Several people are standing at the top of a short stairwell near an open door. Several more are in a vehicle parked in front of the stairwell.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Charles Martin Company]

Description: Photograph of a group of three men standing and one woman sitting in a Charles Martin Company office at Realty Building. They are identified as W. J. Burch (oil inspector), C. E. Booz (senior manager), Elda LaPoint (secretary), and DeWitt Cudd (clerk). Charles Martin Company consisted of deep oil inspection and a steamship agency. The group is surrounded by desks with papers and typewriters on them. There is a set of filing cabinets to the left of the group, and a clock hanging on the wall t… more
Date: 1920
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Lakeview Hotel]

Description: Photograph of a wooden building identified as Lakeview Hotel on 601 Procter Street. The building is two stories high and text on the top says "Lakeview Hotel." Mrs. Sally Inman is the proprietor.
Date: 1920
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Elks Theatre]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Elks Theatre building at 400 Fourth Street, near Austin Avenue. Several movie posters are set up under an awning in the front. It is owned and operated by the Elks Club.
Date: 1920
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Wells Fargo and Company Express]

Description: Photograph of an exterior view of a Wells Fargo and Company Express building on 234 Procter Street. An awning hangs over the entrance to the building. A sign on the building says "Wells Fargo & Company Express." In the foreground, there are railway tracks parallel to the road. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "Wells-Fargo Express Building."
Date: 1920
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Service Garage and Feed Store]

Description: Photograph of a Ford Service Garage in Port Arthur, TX. The building is built of wood. A large garage bay door is open at the front. Above it is an empty sign frame. To the left is a grocery and feed store. A table is outside covered in bags of livestock feed.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Achey]

Description: Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Achey in Port Arthur, TX. They are standing facing each other in front of an ivy-covered wall. He is wearing a suit and cap. Mrs. Achey is wearing a long, dark dress and a light-colored hat. In her left hand, she is holding a handbag.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Photograph of Chief Mendel B. Word]

Description: Photograph of Chief Mendel B. Word. He is wearing a coat with a badge over his heart. Patches with three stars are on each of his lapels. On his shoulders are shoulder patches that read "chief." Three buttons are fastened on the front of the coat. Underneath, he is wearing a light shirt and tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: McNatt Studio
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Photograph of Emil Muller]

Description: Photograph of a printer from Port Arthur, TX. He wearing a shirt and tie and pinstripe vest and coat. A pencil is in his left breast coat pocket. He has a small mustache and dark hair.
Date: unknown
Creator: McNatt Studio
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Kansas City Southern Locomotive]

Description: Photograph of a Kansas City Southern steam locomotive before being given for a museum display. The front portion is a light metallic color while the rest of the locomotive is dark. A bell is attached to the top with a rope running from it into the cab. A large light is on the very front of the locomotive. The adjacent coal car reads, "Kansas City Southern."
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Holmes-Manley Batteries]

Description: Photograph of the Holmes-Manley Batteries at the Texaco Refinery in Port Arthur, TX. The batteries are all similar. Each unit has a small white shack and one smokestack. There is also a circular device with each battery unit.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett Photographic Service
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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