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[Sabine-Neches Canal Erosion]

Description: Photograph of severe erosion area along a Sabine-Neches Canal levee in Port Arthur, TX. Along the left bank is the back of the Port Arthur High School. The canal water level also appears to be several feet low from the water line on the shore. Text on the photograph notes it is, "showing condition of Canal bank, back of High School. 10/1/29."
Date: unknown
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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
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Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Levee System Erosion]

Description: Photograph of an area of severe erosion along the levee system in Port Arthur, TX. Rose Hill Mansion is on the adjacent hill. The owner has placed sandbags around part of the shore to prevent further erosion. A small dock can be seen in the distance.
Date: unknown
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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
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Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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