Four folders of loose family photos, most are unidentified and taken in Europe at the turn of the century. I) & 17th Street looking east, 68 Avenue I and 16th Street, looking East, 71 Esplanade on Broadway and 24th St./Greeting from Galveston, 72 Broadway West from 24th Street (pm 1908), 74 Residence View (16th St. and Broadway, looking north Flood residence (right), 75 Broadway east from 16th St. (1500 block of Ave. J looking east Isaac Herbert Kempner residence on right (1908), 76 View on 24th and Broadway (showing James Moreau Brown residence at left) (1910), 77 Scene on Broadway (23rd & J looking east) (pm 1914), 79 Galveston, Texas A Difference in Architecture, 84 Galveston Medical Center (aerial view), 85 State Medical College (Ashbel Smith Building), 86 Ambulance 23rd St. & Market (showing M.W. 1890(? Most of the negatives and photographs were maintained by Eugene L. Porter, who taught at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Collection, ca 1880s-1970s; approx. R. Cheesborough 1914-23 William Separated from the William Maury Darst Papers (MSS# 93-0023) in 1994. 125 Email us museum@rosenberg-library.org Rosenberg Library Museum 2310 Sealy Avenue, 4th Floor Galveston, TX 77550 The Great Storm of 1900 exhibition is located on the 4th floor in the Harris Gallery. Sixty images taken by professional photographer Paul Verkin; glass plate negatives; new 5x7 prints and tone negatives were printed from the originals. Chicago Transparency Co.. 2 Sacred Heart Church, Galveston, Texas. CITY, MAYOR Goliad, William J. Schaefer GONZALES. Picture postcards sent to various members of the Stubbs family and Julian Runge. He helped organize the Galveston City Company in 1838. 1920), 21* Breakers Bath House and Seawall (panorama), 25 Crystal Palace Bathhouse (aerial view) (pm 1918), 26 Early Morning Bathers at The Breakers (1907), 29 Greetings from Galveston Texas (pm 1941), 30 Come on, the Water is Fine in Galveston, Tex. (1921), 31 Beach scene; Balinese Room (background), 35 Crowds enjoying Stewart Beach (showing umbrellas), 36 Corner of 23rd and Seawall Blvd; Casino (background) (pm 1912), 38 Galveston Sea Wall (painting by Julius Stockfleth), 39 Aerial view of Galveston from Gulf of Mexico (showing Buccaneer Hotel, Murdochs Bathhouse, and Hotel Galvez), 41 Galveston, Texas (view of Seawall with tourists), 42 World War I Memorial at Menard Park at sunset (showing 2 cannons), 45 Central Park (showing arbor) (pm 1909), 47 Seawolf Park (showing U.S.S. The Street Files contain photographs of commercial and residential street scenes. See detailed inventory in the first folder within the collection. Photocopies of the albums pages are filed in the first folder. Approx. Also includes photo of "Snake" Ewell, Howard University football star, 1926-1927. 1949-1959; 29 photographs. Donor: Don Mize, Postcard album, 1912; one box and one folder (approx. [1911], 51 Gulf Lumber Company, 32nd St. and Ave. C [1915], 68A Federal Courthouse at 20th and Post Office; northeast view 1917 (Oct. 31), 70 St. Josephs School, 2208 Ave. K [1918], 73 Texas City Artesian Ice & Cold Storage Company, 912 11th Ave. N. [1919], 75 Looking north on 22nd St. from Ave. E [1920], 77 Old and new Santa Fe Railroad depots at 25th St. and Strand [1921], 78 Original Mount Olive Baptist Church, 3600 block of Ave. ANDERSON COUNTY. Postmarked 1914. Donor: Alfreda Houston. Two Emil Bunjes drawings of the convent and the academy have been transferred to oversize Special Collections, as have photographs of graduating classes at Ursuline (1922-1967). A. Boulmay 1966-70, Henry L. Clinton, Apollo Hall, New York City, February 3, 1872, https://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/TX/ofc/galveston.html, biographical checklist and The city furnished shipping, goods, money, and transportation necessary to settle the state, nurture its trade, and help accomplish its independence. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. This collection consists of photographs and illustrated book plates that depict the Michel B. Menard residence. The Rosenberg Library has photocopies only; location of the originals is unknown. Of special interest: interior views of unidentified residences and Port of Texas City, Texas. The Great Seawall Protecting Galveston, Texas. The mid 1870s to the mid 1890s was the apex of Galveston's prosperity. Collection, [1920s], 1959-1963; approx. Color snapshots. Color snapshots and negatives. The images show hotels, restaurants, streets, beach, and wharf scenes. Mayor & City Council. See first folder for detailed inventory. Both of them finished ahead of Mayor Lori Lightfoot 34% for Vallas, 20% for Johnson and 17% for Lightfoot, who was criticized for her response to the increased crime and will depart as the first one-term mayor in Chicago in 40 years. 1900-1970; 165 items. Images of Galveston's businesses, homes, beaches, monuments, and events may be found among the postcards. There is also a portrait photograph of George E. Korst, proprietor of both hotels. [Painting of the 1900 Storm by Frank Cresson Schell, with train and horses], 15 General View Showing Storms Work, Galveston, Texas. Persons featured include William Hendley; Capt. Dates are supplied where given, such as postmarks (denoted by pm) or message dates. Photographs used in the Rosenberg Library's black history exhibit (displayed ca 1980) and various prints relating to black history. Album #1: Meetings at La Porte, Calvert, and Seabrook, 1902-1912. Approx. FM 3004 1994 (spring), 334 Aerial view of Moody Gardens and Hope Arena 1994 (spring), 335 The Strand looking west from 21st St. 1994 (spring), 336 The Strand Harborside Center in the 2100 block of Water St. Home to the Harbor House Hotel, Willie Gs Restaurant, and other small specialty shops 1994 (spring), 337 Star of Texas cruise ship based at Pier 21, offering casino gambling and Las Vegas-style entertainment 1 1994 (spring), 338 Tremont House Hotel 1994 (spring), 339 View of Galveston Colleges main campus at the southeast corner of 41st St. and Ave. Q 1994 (spring), 340 The former federal Customs House at 1700 Strand 1994 (spring), 342 Aerial view of Fort Point on the eastern tip of Galveston Island 1994 (spring), 343 League City Aerial view of South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd. 386 color photographs taken by Galveston resident Viola Quiroga from September to December 2008 following Hurricane Ike. Kept in Mary Moody Northen Maritime History Collection on the 2nd floor. Julius Stockfleth painting. Collection, 1915 mostly; 1914-26, nd. Donor: Alfreda Houston. Originally stored in the Name File. Mayor Jenkins will not be seeking re-election. A description of the project is included with the print folders. Quality excellent. Transferred from Elissa Project Records. Probably the best photos of Galveston during its heyday. Transferred from MSS #91-0008. Phone: 409-643-5902 Term expires: May 2024 Email the Mayor About the Mayor Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr. was elected to the City Commission of the City of Texas City in 2000. Of special interest: official sanctioning of the City of Galveston and Galveston County; Victory Capital Picnic at the Center for Transportation & Commerce; dedication of the restoration of the Texas Heroes Monument; Victory Capital 1836 Parade (includes Katharine Helmond, Marilyn Maye, and Phil Harris); dedication of Texas Heroes Monument restoration at Citizens Bank. Photographs pertain to the USCGS cutter Galveston Island, including her commissioning, crew, and visitors. 1920; 89 items. The couple moved to Galveston, where he began practicing real estate in 1889. #14. 500 items. . Many are glass negatives; some have been printed.Of special interest: 25th St., Crystal Palace Bathhouse, Maurer studio (Victorian interior), St.Mary's University, beauty contest, portraits, shrimp boats, Beth Jacob Synagogue, loading & unloading, U. S. Public Health Service Hospital, sailing ship's crew, UTMB Laboratory Building, Clark Thompson residence, Sacred Heart Church, Mardi Gras, and Murdoch's Bathhouse. Thirty-two views, mostly cyanotypes, of street and harbor scenes in Europe. Of special interest: Broadway Public School at 38th and Broadway; exceptional image of the County Courthouse. Taken of various Galveston structures during research for A Guide to Historic Galveston, co-authored by Douglas A. Zwiener and Elisabeth F. Darst. Slides of general city views. Issued by Passenger Department, Southern Pacific Co., San Francisco, Cal. These visual collections include images of Galveston's buildings, citizens, social life, and environment. Photographer(s) unknown. This is a collection of black and white snapshots, approx. Galveston, TX 77553-0779 (409) 797-3500 (409) 797-3511 Subscribe or Login to View Emails www.galvestontx.gov. 1910*. until THU 6:00 PM CST, Galveston Island. These were separated from the Robert A. Nesbitt papers (MS #92-0020). Of special interest: Gloucester, Mass. This booklet has exterior and interior views of the Beach Hotel (1883-1898) and the Tremont Hotel (1876-1928). Originally owned by Emma H. Rosenthal, donated by her niece Yvette C. Rosenthal in 1999 through John Hyatt. Of special interest: officers, training, gun placements, range-finding equipment. See detailed inventory in the first folder in the collection. (1823-1896): 5, 20, 21 (P), 30, Stubbs, Theodore B.: 56 (P; (in uniform, ca. Of special interest: Scull and Fedford family,black schools in Galveston, prominent Galvestonians, parades and funerals. 1907-1917, early 1900s; 45 items. Collection, ca. See first folder for detailed inventory. The Strand area became the Wall Street of the Southwest. Staff found the prints in the vault. Handcolored postcards include: Rosenberg Library; Seawall, oleanders, Garten Verein, Galveston County Courthouse, City Park, Ball High School, Texas Heroes Monument, Ave. Donated by Mrs. Buford C. Crossland; transferred from MSS #77-0026. Galveston Airport and Army Air Corp Field, 6 Sacred Heart Church: installation of the statue on top of the church, 8 Misc., including: city views, 1900 Storm, Ft. Crockett, Texas Heroes Monument, 9 Misc., including: Ball High School football team, fire near the Mountain Speedway, Oleander Festival parade, 5 Downtown area (night shots, interior of a building - Henry's Bookstore on Ave D?, damaged building at 3302 Broadway), 6 construction barge near the causeway; grain elevator being demolished in 1969, 8 Pleasure Pier and Municipal Pier; downtown views, 3. train depot at Virginia Point (3 prints). Transferred from Gonzales Family Papers,MSS # 87-0035 + oversize. William 1-4: construction workers; vol. Galveston.com is the official website of Galveston Island tourism & marketing, offering Galveston, Texas tourism information, events, restaurant & attraction information, hotel & vacation rental reservations, live webcams, and more. These photographs concern activities of the U.S. Treasury Department, War Finance Committee, Galveston, which Darst headed. Family photographs of the Goggan, Copley, and Biehl families, ca. Photographs, snapshots, negatives, and postcards separated from MSS #89-0017, Anne Ammons Brindley & Walter E. Grover Papers. We talk with the director of an acclaimed new movie shot on location in the refinery environments of Texas City, Galveston, Port Arthur, and San Leon. S. York 1923-33 125 Email us museum@rosenberg-library.org Rosenberg Library Museum 2310 Sealy Avenue, 4th Floor Galveston, TX 77550 The Great Storm of 1900 exhibition is located on the 4th floor in the Harris Gallery. Thomas Also filed with this collection is one copy of Galveston, The Sea Wall City. Mayor Sussman will not be seeking re-election. Several snapshots. The Miscellaneous Files (M-Files) contain photographs of areas outside of Galveston and Texas, including a rare photo of the Texas Infantry at Camp Quantico. In the 1960s and early 1970s, there were forward looking innovations in Galveston. Until recently, Austin and San Antonio also had women in the mayor's office, meaning. Collection, early 1880s; 24 stereopticon slides. Subjects: John F. Smith residence; Wolfe residence. Donor: Joseph A. Maffei, Jr. Of special interest: Ink Spots (group; Oleander Festival; Spike Jones and Christy Mitchell; Seawall concert (next to Buccaneer Hotel); Bob Hope and Sheriff Frank Biaggne; Larry Kane Show with Texas state surfing champion. E. Korst, proprietor of both hotels Wall City Wolfe residence E. Papers. Interior views of unidentified residences and Port of Texas Medical Branch taken of Galveston! 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