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[Postcard of Factory in Port Neches, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a factory near railroad tracks. Text on the front of the postcard describes the picture: "Factory where Texaco roofing is made. Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 24, 1909
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Beaumont City Hall]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont City Hall on Main Street between Gilbert and College streets. Two men can be seen standing on the right bottom of the picture. This building was built in 1909 to serve as a cooperative market by the City of Beaumont, but was used as a City Hall and Jail from about 1910 until 1926. Later in the 1920s it was used as a market and at one time went by the name of the Nancy Tevis Market. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "City Hall, Beaumont, Texas.--19." Printed on the … more
Date: [1909..1926]
Creator: E. C. Kropp Co.
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Beaumont Country Club]

Description: Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on t… more
Date: October 18, 1909
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Girl With Basket of Yellow Flowers]

Description: Postcard of a blonde girl wearing a white dress with pink ribbons placing yellow roses into a basket. "With Sincere Love," typed below the girl. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "You surely leave healed. With great love from Judell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 12, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Peristine Building in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a six story pale blue building with an early model car and horse drawn buggy traveling down the road in front of it. A boy dressed in black stands in the lower right corner. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: June 22, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Girl Holding Valentine Box]

Description: Postcard of a girl wearing wooden shoes holding a box full of clover and a pink heart. Beside the girl, the message "A love-letter aye, from whom can it be? From the one whom I love, and the one who loves me." Below her feet, the picture is titled, "A Message of True Love." On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Much love for my girl and love for all - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of a Boy Hugging a Young Girl]

Description: Postcard of a blonde boy wearing a red outfit embracing a girl with a fur coat from behind, while a brown dog sits beside them. The words "I Adore You," are typed on the card. On the back, the picture continues with the boy and dog alone, the dog saying, "Not yet, but soon." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date: February 13, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Mary Gates Memorial Hospital]

Description: Photograph of a building identified as Mary Gates Memorial Hospital on Dallas Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. The building is three stories high, and a flight of stairs leads to the entrance. One woman is standing at the top of the stairs. Two people are standing to the side of the stairs on the ground. In front of the building, there are trees. The hospital was built by John W. Gates, in memory of his mother. It was later used as Port Arthur's City Hall, and then torn down in the 1970s.
Date: 1909
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[John W. Gates Residence]

Description: Photograph of a house on Lakeshore Drive identified as a residence of John W. Gates. The house is two stories high, and has an awning that spans around the house. Four columns on the front of the house extend to the second floor. In the foreground, there are small trees and shrubs. In the background, there is a wooden building. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "N. M. Nielsen, Pub." and "John W. Gates Lake Shore Drive Residence, Port Arthur, Texas."
Date: 1909
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

Lubricator

Description: Patent for a lubricator used for lubricating graphite that is utilized in air brake systems. Illustrations included.
Date: October 5, 1909
Creator: Turner, William Orris
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Signal

Description: Patent for a signal that allows trainmasters to move trains in sections. Illustration included.
Date: August 17, 1909
Creator: Cairncross, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Journal-Bearing

Description: Patent for a self-lubricating journal bearing that is protected from foreign matter. Illustrations included.
Date: April 13, 1909
Creator: Lanaux, Alfred A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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