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Holmes Duke House

A native of Carthage, Texas, Holmes Duke came to Beaumont in the late 19th century and purchased property at this site in 1898. Construction on his home began shortly thereafter. Completed in...

A native of Carthage, Texas, Holmes Duke came to Beaumont in the late 19th century and purchased property at this site in 1898. Construction on his home began shortly thereafter. Completed in...

  • texas
  • beaumont
  • architecture

Young Men's Christian Association of Beaumont

The 1901 Spindletop oil boom brought vice, corruption and inadequate housing problems to Beaumont. H. G. Behrman, a young man who was sleeping in a tent in his friend's backyard, met W. M. Lewis,...

The 1901 Spindletop oil boom brought vice, corruption and inadequate housing problems to Beaumont. H. G. Behrman, a young man who was sleeping in a tent in his friend's backyard, met W. M. Lewis,...

  • texas
  • beaumont
  • ymca

First United Methodist Church of Beaumont

In 1839, Methodist Missionary Samuel A. Williams (1810-66) conducted first religious service in Beaumont, followed in 1840 by another Methodist minister, Henry Stephenson (1772-1841), organizer of...

In 1839, Methodist Missionary Samuel A. Williams (1810-66) conducted first religious service in Beaumont, followed in 1840 by another Methodist minister, Henry Stephenson (1772-1841), organizer of...

  • texas
  • church

Young Women's Christian Association Of Beaumont

Established in 1911 with ten members, the Beaumont Young Women's Christian Association was officially chartered three years alter. Meetings were held in the town Temperance Hall until a separate...

Established in 1911 with ten members, the Beaumont Young Women's Christian Association was officially chartered three years alter. Meetings were held in the town Temperance Hall until a separate...

  • texas
  • ywca

Westminster Presbyterian Church of Beaumont

Presbyterian worship services were led in this area by traveling preachers until the Rev. S. F. Tenney and the Rev. W. C. Wallace organized the First Presbyterian Church of Beaumont on February...

Presbyterian worship services were led in this area by traveling preachers until the Rev. S. F. Tenney and the Rev. W. C. Wallace organized the First Presbyterian Church of Beaumont on...

  • texas
  • church
  • religion

Sanders House

Tennessee-born Robert Washington Sanders (1850-1916), a master wood carver, was drawn to Beaumont in 1878 by the newly-emerging lumber industry. He worked in several local lumber mills until 1902,...

Tennessee-born Robert Washington Sanders (1850-1916), a master wood carver, was drawn to Beaumont in 1878 by the newly-emerging lumber industry. He worked in several local lumber mills until 1902,...

  • texas
  • beaumont
  • architecture

Travis Street Substation

When Gulf States Utilities Company built this Travis Street substation building in 1929, a new era of progress began in Beaumont and all of southeast Texas. Additional farms, homes, and industries...

When Gulf States Utilities Company built this Travis Street substation building in 1929, a new era of progress began in Beaumont and all of southeast Texas. Additional farms, homes, and industries...

  • texas
  • beaumont
  • museum
  • utility

Enterprise-Journal

Near this spot on Nov. 6, 1880, the first Beaumont Enterprise came off the press. This newspaper, founded by John W. Leonard, is southeast Texas' oldest business institution. The Beaumont Journal,...

Near this spot on Nov. 6, 1880, the first Beaumont Enterprise came off the press. This newspaper, founded by John W. Leonard, is southeast Texas' oldest business institution. The Beaumont...

  • texas
  • beaumont
  • newspaper

First National Bank Building

Founded on April 9, 1889, the First National Bank of Beaumont enjoyed an economic revitalization in the 1930s after the area's second major oil boom. A special meeting of the bank's board of...

Founded on April 9, 1889, the First National Bank of Beaumont enjoyed an economic revitalization in the 1930s after the area's second major oil boom. A special meeting of the bank's board of...

  • texas
  • beaumont
  • commerce

Noah Tevis

Site of the home of Noah Tevis who came to Texas in 1826 and built his cabin on land not granted until 1835. On a portion of this known as Tevis Bluff, the town of Beaumont was laid out before his...

Site of the home of Noah Tevis who came to Texas in 1826 and built his cabin on land not granted until 1835. On a portion of this known as Tevis Bluff, the town of Beaumont was laid out before his...

  • texas
  • beaumont

The Old Confederate Military Road

The Old Confederate Military Road 1862-1865 in 1862, when the Federal troops captured New Orleans and blockaded the mouth of the Mississippi River. Taylor's army, then in Central Louisiana,...

The Old Confederate Military Road 1862-1865 in 1862, when the Federal troops captured New Orleans and blockaded the mouth of the Mississippi River. Taylor's army, then in Central...

  • louisiana
  • civil war

McMillan Building

    Barnette's Landing

    CAPTAIN E. T. BARNETTE, A PASSENGER ON THE RIVERBOAT LAVELLE YOUNG, DEBARKED NEAR THIS SITE ON AUGUST 26, 1901 AND ESTABLISHED A TRADING POST WHICH, IN 1902, BECAME KNOWN AS FAIRBANKS

    CAPTAIN E. T. BARNETTE, A PASSENGER ON THE RIVERBOAT LAVELLE YOUNG, DEBARKED NEAR THIS SITE ON AUGUST 26, 1901 AND ESTABLISHED A TRADING POST WHICH, IN 1902, BECAME KNOWN AS FAIRBANKS

      Second Avenue Subway - 96th Street Station

      Second Avenue Subway 96th Street Station December 31, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, New York State Thomas F. Prendergast Chairman and CEO, MTA Dr. Michael Horodniceanu President, MTA Capital...

      Second Avenue Subway 96th Street Station December 31, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, New York State Thomas F. Prendergast Chairman and CEO, MTA Dr. Michael Horodniceanu President, MTA...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • subway
      • second avenue subway
      • mta
      • andrew cuomo
      • 2016

      The Carnegie Hill Malls

      The Carnegie Hill Malls are funded by the co-ops and condos on Park Avenue and friends of CARNEGIE HILL neighborsSubmitted by @lampbane

      The Carnegie Hill Malls are funded by the co-ops and condos on Park Avenue and friends of CARNEGIE HILL neighborsSubmitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • carnegie hill
      • park avenue

      Sarah Sze - Blueprint for a Landscape

      Sarah Sze Blueprint for a Landscape 2017 Porcelain tile Fabricated by Sarah Sze Studio, Alcalagres and Estudio Cerámico Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

      Sarah Sze Blueprint for a Landscape 2017 Porcelain tile Fabricated by Sarah Sze Studio, Alcalagres and Estudio Cerámico Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • sarah sze
      • 2017
      • art
      • mta

      Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Bush Terminal Park

      NYS Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Bush Terminal Park New York City Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Cesar A Perales, Secretary of State Bill de Blasio,...

      NYS Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Bush Terminal Park New York City Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Cesar A Perales, Secretary of State Bill de Blasio,...

      • brooklyn
      • sunset park
      • bush terminal
      • andrew cuomo
      • cesar perales
      • bill de blasio

      Newtown Creek Nature Walk, Morton Gneiss

      The drinking fountain is made of this metaphoric stone that was formed 3.5 billion years ago in the Minnesota River Valley. Morton Gneiss is one of the earth's oldest rocks.Submitted by @lampbane

      The drinking fountain is made of this metaphoric stone that was formed 3.5 billion years ago in the Minnesota River Valley. Morton Gneiss is one of the earth's oldest rocks.Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • greenpoint
      • newtown creek

      South Ferry Terminal

      MTA New York City TransitSouth Ferry Terminal2009 David A. PatersonGovernor, State of New YorkH. Dale HemmerdingerChairmanMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityElliot G. SanderExecutive Director...

      MTA New York City TransitSouth Ferry Terminal2009 David A. PatersonGovernor, State of New YorkH. Dale HemmerdingerChairmanMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityElliot G. SanderExecutive Director...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • south ferry
      • battery park
      • david paterson
      • mta
      • subway

      Frank Giorgini - Passage

      Frank GiorginiPassage2000Handmade ceramic tile, mosaic, forged mild steel, bronze, and graniteFabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Bobby HanssonLeaping Beaver Forge, and Peter Colombo...

      Frank GiorginiPassage2000Handmade ceramic tile, mosaic, forged mild steel, bronze, and graniteFabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Bobby HanssonLeaping Beaver Forge, and Peter Colombo...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • south ferry
      • battery park
      • mta
      • frank giorgini
      • subway
      • art
      • 2000