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[Port Arthur, Texas: "Where the Southwest Meets the Old South"]

Description: This film is unedited footage shot by a camera crew intended for a television show; the footage herein concerns events and sites in Port Arthur, Texas. It includes footage along the beach; various sites of local interest such as museums, the Rainbow Bridge and an off-shore oil rig; and a parade, carnival, and other celebrations in honor of Mardi Gras.
Date: unknown
Duration: 1 hour 48 minutes 57 seconds
Partner: UNT Media Library

[Port Arthur YMCA]

Description: Photograph of the YMCA in Port Arthur, TX. The building is large and white. It is surrounded by a large lawn with several short palm trees. Several cars are parked around the YMCA. The Sabine-Neches Canal is in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Beaumont Trolley in Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of a trolley car traveling from Port Arthur, TX to Pear Ridge, TX. The car is attached by a long, diagonal pole to an electrical wire above it. The side of the car is lined in windows. Two of the windows are open. The side reads, "Beaumont, Pear Ridge, Port Arthur." The edge of a station platform is to the left of the trolley.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Grain Elevator]

Description: Photograph of a grain elevator built in Port Arthur, TX by Arthur Stilwell. The grain elevator is a very large complex with four chutes protruding from the main wall. Three smaller storage containers are to the left.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Docks]

Description: Photograph of ocean-going ships docked at the loading docks in the Port Arthur Canal. Many different types of ships are docked. According to accompanying information, the docks are near the Stilwell grain elevator in Port Arthur, TX. The back of the picture contains a description of Port Arthur industries.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Laundromat in downtown Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of a laundromat in downtown Port Arthur, TX. The building is a two-story brick structure. A sign at the top of the building reads, "The Home Laundry." Several trucks and cars are parked around the laundromat. It is located on the 700 block of Procter Street which runs in front of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Interurban Train]

Description: Photograph of a Port Arthur Traction Company Interurban train in Port Arthur, TX. The car is labeled with the words, "Port Arthur Traction Co." It is car number 101. The car is loaded with passengers traveling through downtown.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Christmas Parade]

Description: Photograph of a Christmas Parade in Port Arthur, TX. A large crowd of people is lining the street. A float is coming down the street that has Santa on a sleight with two reindeer. He is waving to the crowds as he passes. The stores lining the street are decorated in garland and signs all around are promoting charitable giving.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Northeast View of Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of Port Arthur, TX. The entire city can be seen. In the lower portion are the Sabine-Neches Canal and Pleasure Island. Ships are sailing on the canal. Beyond the city, the oil refineries and storage can be seen. Downtown is a prominent feature with several tall buildings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Aerial of Downtown Port Arthur]

Description: Photograph of downtown Port Arthur, TX. At the bottom of the photograph is the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse in the middle of a large courthouse square. It is surrounded by tall downtown buildings. In the distance, the petroleum storage tanks can be seen near the chemical plants.
Date: unknown
Creator: Everett, James
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur and Sabine Lake]

Description: Photograph of downtown Port Arthur, TX looking towards Cameron Parish, LA. The Sabine Hotel, Plaza Hotel, and Pleasure Island are all in the center of the picture. People are walking on the downtown sidewalks and cars are lining all the streets.
Date: unknown
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

[Port Arthur Levee Construction]

Description: Photograph of the construction of a levee behind the National Guard Armory in Port Arthur, TX. A large crane is being used to put large timbers in place as a base for the levee being built. More timbers are on the shore near the construction site. Pleasure Island can be seen across the canal.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Levee Construction]

Description: Photograph of the construction of a levee in Port Arthur, TX. The main wall bordering the canal is completed. A crane is using a claw to place filler between the current shoreline and the levee wall constructed in January 1931. A small house is to the right of the levee.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Port Arthur Aerial Photograph]

Description: Photograph of Port Arthur, TX. The area from Port Arthur to the Sabine Pass can be seen. The petroleum storage tank fields, the petrochemical plants, and the canal docks are visible along the side of the picture. State Highway 87 is running through the center from bottom to top.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Downtown Port Arthur Shoe Store]

Description: Photograph of two stores in downtown Port Arthur, TX. On the right is "Karl's Shoes" and on the left is "Hall's Clothing." Several cars and trucks are parked on the street in front of the stores. Both stores have awnings over the sidewalk.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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