Port Arthur Centennial History


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A special centennial edition celebrating the history of Port Arthur, chronicling the city's story. It is filled with stories, information, and nearly one thousand photographs relating the economic, industrial, and cultural development of one of Texas' greatest cities.




The Good Old Times, as Written by Port Arthur Pioneers, 1935


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"Contains a collection of letters about the early days in Port Arthur, Texas. These were written by the Low Fourth Grade of DeQueen School, Port Arthur Independent School District and are on permanent file in the Historical collection of the Port Arthur Public Library."--Introduction.










The Soul of a City


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Springs of Texas


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This text explores the natural history of Texas and more than 2900 springs in 183 Texas counties. It also includes an in-depth discussion of the general characteristics of springs - their physical and prehistoric settings, their historical significance, and their associated flora and fauna.




Texaco's Port Arthur Works, a Legacy of Spindletop and Sour Lake


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"The book details the 100-year history (1903 to 2003) of Texaco's Port Arthur refinery, Port Arthur Terminal, and Port Neches refinery. It contains 408 pages with more than 1200 photographs that show every aspect of running a refinery. Many of them have no"