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Greenville Avenue, Elevated View 1927, Richardson, Texas

Description: Elevated view of Greenville Avenue, looking south, probably from Main Street. In the foreground, on the right is a church with Polk St. behind it. On the left is the First United Methodist Church, which was built in 1898. One car is on Greenville Ave. A sidewalk runs along the right/west, side of Greenville Ave. In the background is Philips Street, with the Mount Calvary Baptist Church on the SE corner of the intersection, completed in 1886. The Richardson School building, opened in 1914, is o… more
Date: May 5, 1927
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Richardson Public Library

[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Description: Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Maurer
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[League City Chicken Club in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a group of children riding in the bed of a pick-up truck that is cruising along Kansas Street in League City during the 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. On the driver-side door, a goldenrod yellow sign is posted that reads, "Chicken Club, League City Lions Club, Not interested in drugs." The children in the truck are wearing t-shirts in the same goldenrod yellow. One child is waving. Also standing in the truck bed is an individual dressed in a chicken costume.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Costumed People on a Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of several costumed individuals standing on a parade float for the League City Lioness Club. They are a part of the parade on Kansas Street in League City, during the 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. Two of the costumed women are waving to the crowd.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Lake Elks Lodge Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Lake Elks Lodge float in the parade for League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest. The float is attached by trailer and is traveling down Kansas Street in League City. The float is decorated with a cutout of a Spanish mission as well as three flags: the Texas flag, the Mexican flag, and the U.S. flag. A model-sized oil well is also part of the decor. Several people are sitting cross-legged on the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Lake High School Band in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Lake High School marching band, also known as the Clear Lake Falcon Band, walking down Kansas Street in League City. It is part of the parade for the 32nd Annual Village Fest. Two female members are leading in front while holding a banner with the band's name on it. The rest of the band follows behind them.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Costumed Women in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a float traveling down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. Three women wearing pioneer costumes, complete with bonnets, are sitting on the float gathered around a cauldron. There is text on the side of the float; the visible portion reads, "We Salute Lone Star." A Texas flag hangs low from the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Float in a League City Parade]

Description: Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A young boy is standing near the back of the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Float in a League City Parade]

Description: Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The float is being pulled by a red pick-up truck. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A crowd of spectators are visible in the background standing on the side of the roa… more
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Senior Citizen Float in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a float carrying senior citizens in antebellum costumes. A sign on the side of the float reads, "Aging with Grace, Happy Birthday 150th." The float is part of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade; its theme celebrates the Texas' sesquicentennial birthday. Individuals wearing Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog costumes are standing at the top of the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Parade Sponsor Float]

Description: Photograph of a parade float featuring the sponsors of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest, coasting down Kansas Street. A blue pick-up truck is hauling the makeshift trailer-turned-float, which holds a group of passengers. A sign positioned above the trailer hitch has the text, "Welcome Class of 1986" and the Clear Creek High School emblem on it. Below that text are the names of some sponsors. Colorful bunting is festooned between the truck and the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[County Judge in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of Galveston County Judge Ray Holbrook riding a white convertible in the 34th annual League City Village Fair Parade. The car is festooned in red flowers and has a sign posted on the driver side that clarifies Judge Holbrook's identity.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Creek High School Mighty Wildcat Band marching in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Leading the band in the parade are three band members who are carrying between them a banner bearing the band's name and an image of their mascot. Directly behind them, the color guard is marching while holding up their flags.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Costumed People on a Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a parade float in honor of the League City Lions Club, a non-profit organization. It is part of the 35th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Float passengers include a group of musicians wearing red and white striped shirts and a few costumed individuals.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[High School Band in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Brook High School marching band walking in the 35th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Led by two members holding a banner that reads, "Clear Brook High School Wolverines," the band makes it way down the road. A majorette is walking in front of the band, twirling her baton.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

Description: A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typ… more
Date: May 3, 1920
Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Heating unit under construction]

Description: Photograph of a heating unit under construction at a factory in Hobbs, New Mexico. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The steel framing of the structure is photographed having further steel materials placed within it. Factory buildings and piping systems can be seen in the background. Written on the back of the photo is "May 11, 1956 Job #749 Hobbs, N. Mex."
Date: May 11, 1956
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[John Dollinger Jr., Inc. barge]

Description: Photograph of the first barge purchased by John Dollinger Jr., Inc., anchored at the Port of Beaumont. The barge was purchased from U. S. Steel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1949. A group of men are in the process of loading it with steel products with the help of a crane. In the background are warehouse buildings, a crane, and a watertower. The Neches River is the body of water on the right. Handwritten on the back of the photo, "1st barge load steel ever received for John Dollinger Jr Inc.… more
Date: May 22, 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library
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