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[West end of Rosenberg]

Description: Photographic postcard West end of Rosenberg, showing curve in road. Railroad overpass in background. Postcard mailed from Norveil Phillippi to his mother, Hattie Phillippi in Indianapolis, IN, May 9, 1932.
Date: May 9, 1932
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Maifest Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a Maifest parade float. Several people are sitting on top; a woman wearing a crown, a boy, and a man are sitting in a covered area toward the back. The float is decorated with leaves. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 18, 1932" and "14."
Date: May 18, 1932
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Junior King and Queen with Attendants]

Description: Photograph of the junior king and queen at Maifest. A boy and girl dressed in formal attire are sitting under a heart-shaped arch. Two boys dressed as soldiers are standing on each side of the arch. Several children are sitting on steps in front of it. Text at the bottom-right of the image says "May 19, 1932."
Date: May 19, 1932
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Ceremony at Maifest]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified ceremony at Maifest. Several men and women are lined against a backdrop on a stage. The men are wearing suits, and the women are wearing formal gowns and holding bouquets. A man and a woman wearing a cape are standing closer to the front of the stage. Text at the bottom of the image says "20-B" and "May 18, 1932."
Date: May 18, 1932
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Construction of Federal Building in Brownsville]

Description: Photograph of construction of the Brownsville Federal Building and post office, a three-story building consisting of floors and support beams with scaffolding on the right and a ladder leading up to the second floor. In the foreground there is a shed on the right, another long temporary structure, and a street with car driving on it. On the left there is an intersection with what appears to be gas station, a palm tree, and another car and in the background several houses and other buildings can… more
Date: May 2, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Brownsville Post Office Construction]

Description: Photograph of construction of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, consisting of two completed stories, and support beams for the additional levels and the roof. There is scaffolding around the first two stories and several construction workers are visible on the top level, on the scaffolding, and in front of the building on the sidewalk below. The photograph is taken from the roof on another building across the street with part of another building and a crane visible on the left a… more
Date: May 3, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Wall Ornament]

Description: Photograph of a decorative molding for a doorway or window that features a square base with curled oval figure in the center and ornamental borders on the sides, and a rounded top with an arch and flowers on it. The molding is marked with the number 12 and attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House, Custom House and Post Office Brownsville, Texas. May 26-32."
Date: May 26, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Wall Decorations]

Description: Photograph of two separate wall ornaments. The first, marked "26" looks like the top of a column with a curled figure in the middle and a flat top. The second, marked "31," looks like a gate with several decorative rods running up and down and a half arch border decorated with curled figures and diamond shapes. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten text that reads "U.S. Ct. Ho; Cu. House; and Post Office Brownsville, Texas May 31st-1932."
Date: May 31, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Constructing Brownsville Federal Building]

Description: Photograph of construction of the Brownsville federal building, which consists of a foundation and support beams for several stories and the roof. In the foreground two automobiles are parked on the other side of the street, which is lined with lampposts and telephone poles. On the left part of a storefront is visible on the right trees can be seen in the background.
Date: May 2, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Construction of Federal Building]

Description: Photograph of construction of the Brownsville Federal Building and post office, a three-story building consisting of floors and support beams with scaffolding on the right and a ladder leading up to the second floor. In the foreground there is a shed on the right, another long temporary structure, and a street with car driving on it. On the left there is an intersection with what appears to be gas station, a palm tree, and another car and in the background several houses and other buildings can… more
Date: May 2, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Ornamental Moldings]

Description: Photograph of three separate decorative wall moldings. The first, marked "27," looks like the top of a column with a curled figure and flat top and side. The next, marked "22," has a semicircle-shape with a seashell pattern inside it and decorative ribbons underneath it. The last one, number 13, is a narrow rectangle with wave-like ornaments inside it. A typewritten note attached to the photograph reads "U.S. Ct. Ho; Custom House, & P.O. Brownsville, Texas May 26-32."
Date: May 26, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Four Ornamental Moldings]

Description: Photograph of four separate wall moldings. The first, markeed "20," looks like the top of a column with a square base, curled figures, and a flat top. The next, marked "21," has a curled figure in the middle with flowers on either side of it and a decorative border at the top. The next one, number 29, is a small column top with petal-like figures and a flat top. The last piece, number 17, has a semicircle shape with a shield in the center and flowers on either side of it. Attached to the photog… more
Date: May 16, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Construction of Court House]

Description: Photograph of construction of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, which consists of two unfinished stories with floors and support beams but no walls and some support beams for the additional floors and roof above.In front of the building the sidewalk is covered in lumber and other materials and there is a streetlamp on the corner. In the foreground two parked automobiles, a streetlamp, two telephone poles, and a tree are visible on the other side of the street. On the right part o… more
Date: May 2, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.902415 -97.499261
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association
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