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[An aerial view of construction in Texas City in 1934]

Description: An aerial view of several construction sites in Texas City. At the bottom left, the foundation of a large building is in place and several men are walking within the building perimeters. At the bottom right the concrete walls and internal supports of another building have been built. About mid-picture the first floor of a large industrial building has been completed. A line of automobiles are parked along a wide dirt road between the construction sites. These sites appear to be refinery bui… more
Date: January 13, 1934
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Helen Edmunds Moore at the driving of the first pile for the Texas Sugar Refinery in 1923]

Description: A woman, who appears to be Helen Edmunds Moore, stands with her arms around two other young women near a large beam. In the background is a tower structure and a long, one-story commercial building. On the back of the photograph is written: "Taken when first pile was driven for the Texas Sugar Refinery - March 13, '23." In the lower right hand corner of the photograph is written the number "17.".
Date: March 13, 1923
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

Exterior of Littlefield Building

Description: Exterior of Littlefield Building showing streets beside the building and cars parked on the streets. 2 policemen are standing on corner by Coca-Cola sign. Several people are walking along the sidewalks. Looking east on 6th street across Congress Avenue.
Date: November 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Water Vendors]

Description: Three water vendor carts in front of what appears to be a water tank. Water vendors were called barrileros or aguadores. Correspondence reads, "At Laredo, Going over into Mexico this afternoon, so if I fail to send you a card, the Insurrectos have got me." This card was written and mailed to Miss Mollie Chaney in Longview, Texas on February 13, 1913 in Laredo, Texas.
Date: February 13, 1912
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Partner: Laredo Public Library

North Loop Shopping Center

Description: North Loop Shopping Center under construction. Signs for Beall's Department Store, Tucker Drug Store and Winn's 5 & 10 Store. Construction trucks, machinery and men.
Date: May 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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