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[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. Several men with the help of a crane are in the process of loading it with products from the steel factory. The Neches River is on the left with a tugboat at the left edge. A ship can be seen docked in the left background. Stamped on the back of the photograph is "BM Photography Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Tex… more
Date: 1949
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Magnolia Petroleum Company smokestack]

Description: Photograph of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company during installation. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Several men are amongst construction materials that are in the foreground. Two cranes are lifting the stack into place. To the left is a second smokestack that says "Steel by Dollinger." Stamped on the back of the photograph is "BM Photography Business Men's… more
Date: November 1953
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Long Street house]

Description: Photograph of a house on Long Street that was designed by Steinman and Golemon, Architects. The ornamental steel on the house was designed and provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. An automobile is parked in a garage to the far right.
Date: [1940..1949]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Smokestack transportation preparation]

Description: Photograph of smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company being prepared for transportation. The smokestack unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The smokestack is being lowered onto a railcar with the help of several men to set it in the right place. Several stacks of steel beams are in the surrounding area. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio … more
Date: November 1953
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Description: Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Signs at the site read "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. Several automobiles can be seen in the road at the left side of the photograph. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Description: Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. An automobile is turning at the street corner in front of the building. Signs at the site read "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. A traffic light can be seen near the top center of the photograph. The back of the photo is stamped "… more
Date: July 1950
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Thomas Road house]

Description: Photograph of a house on Thomas Road that was designed by Stone and Pitts, Architects. The ornamental steel around the windows and upper patio was designed by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two cars can be seen to the right of the house, one in the garage and another parked to the side. The back of the photo is stamped "Business Men's Studio 201 Main Street Beaumont, Texas"
Date: [1940..1949]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Preparation of railcars for transportation]

Description: Photograph of the preparation of railcars for transportation of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. The smokestack unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. A flatbed railcar is being lowered on to tracks by two cranes. Large stacks of steel beams are in the area. Several men are nearby observing the operation. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men'… more
Date: November 1953
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Smokestack in transport]

Description: Photograph of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The photograph shows the stack laid on a flatbed train for transportation to final location. Two men are at the bottom right adjusting valves at the end of the rail car. The train has stopped within a railroad crossing and two automobiles are waiting to the right. Houses and buil… more
Date: November 1953
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Greetings from Beaumont Texas]

Description: Postcard of scenes from Texas. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "TX-1 Greetings from Beaumont Texas." Each letter in the word Texas has 2 scenes in it. The are as follows from top to bottom. T - State Capital in Austin Texas and San Jacinto Monument near Houston. E - Spindletop gusher in Beaumont and possibly plateaus in west Texas. X - Possibly great plains around Amarillo and possibly Galveston Beach. A - possibly the Rice Hotel in Houston and possibly the Neches River shoals … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Curteich & Co
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Magnolia Petroleum Company building construction]

Description: Photograph of construction of a Magnolia Petroleum Company building, being built by Alcorn Combustion Company, showing a steel structure by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two men are standing near the structure on the left and another is on the far right side of the photograph. Two workers can be seen within the building on the left, each wearing a hard hat. A crane at the top of the structure says "The Lummus Company." Several stacks of lumber are seen scattered in areas around the site. John Dollin… more
Date: November 11, 1953
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. It is loaded with steel products that include beams and sheet metal. Several men are standing on the dock on the far left. In the background are warehouse buildings, a crane, and a watertower. The Neches River is the body of water on the right. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio … more
Date: 1949
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. A railcar on the far left has brought materials from the factory that are to be loaded on to the barge. In the background are warehouse buildings, a crane, and a watertower. The Neches River is the body of water on the righ… more
Date: 1949
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Westminster Presbyterian Church diaconate members]

Description: Photograph of the diaconate members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Seated in the front row from left to right are the following: Charles Hooker, Joe Berkenbosch, Ella Young, Eddie Ward, Peggy Ward and Shirley Bonner. Standing in the back row are from left to right the following: Wilson Barnett, Raymond Hoffman, Robert Hanicak, Phin Washer, Betty Libby, Bill Harper and Joan Moyers.
Date: [1980..1989]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Description: Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Construction materials including wheelbarrows, bags of concrete, bricks, and lumber are scattered throughout the work area. A worker at the center is mixing concrete in a wooden frame. Scaffolding is at the top of the photograph with several workers upon it. The back of the photo is stamped … more
Date: July 1950
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Handbell choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church]

Description: Photograph of the handbell ringers at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Standing from left to right are the following: Frank Varro, Lisa Berkenbosch, Margo Varro, Lynn Berkenbosch, Horace Clavert, Jr., Jay Prichard, Disa Marie Nelson and Michele Varro. The choir director stands in front to the left of the other bell ringers. Music stands are situated in front of the ringers as is a church pew.
Date: [1980..1989]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Man sitting at church organ]

Description: Photograph of a man seated before the keyboard of the pipe organ at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Open sheet music is visible in the foreground with a row of chairs beside the organ.
Date: [1980..1989]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Description: Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. An automobile is turning at the street corner in front of the building. Signs at the site read "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Choir members of Westminster Presbyterian Church]

Description: Photograph of the church organist Maro Varro with the choir director Frank Varro at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The couple is seated at a pipe organ reviewing music to be played at a church service. Church pews and stain glass windows from the sanctuary are visible in the background of the image.
Date: [1980..1989]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Choir members of Westminster Presbyterian Church]

Description: Photograph of the choir members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. They are standing in front of the altar of the church. Standing in the front row from left to right are the following: Geneva Ward, Sue Ward, Lois Head, Lura Gaines, Patsy Henderson, Betty Garza and Sylvia Washer. And standing in the back row are left to right the following: Frank Varro, Paul Adams, Lynn Berkenbosch, Jack Nichols and Horace Calvert, Jr.
Date: [1980..1989]
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[One hundred year marker religious service]

Description: Photograph of three honorary speakers posing for a photograph during the Westminster Presbyterian Church one hundred year historical marker celebration. Standing in the center is Reverend Dr. John R. Hendrick, former pastor of the church, and to his right is Reverend Phineas A. Washer.
Date: March 1980
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library
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