Description: An original 2.5x1.75in" antique photo taken by a tourist who travelled throughout the U.S. in the 1910s. Photo was acquired through an estate and is likely one of a kind. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewMain Street in Port Arthur, Texas, is shown in this 1912 photograph. The scene captures a bustling street lined with early 20th-century buildings, showcasing storefronts with awnings and a dirt road common in the era. The architectural styles reflect the period, with ornate details on the buildings.Port Arthur, Texas, was founded due to its strategic location near oil fields and served as a key shipping and economic hub in the early 1900s. The city was shaped by the discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901, which led to rapid development and prosperity. Main Street would have been a central location for trade and daily life, as seen in this photograph.Text PresentMain St. Port Arthur, Texas N Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. See photos for detailed scans of both sides. May have some remnants of cardboard backing on back side.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-09T18:14:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Type: Photograph
Subject: storefronts, early 20th century, Texas town, dirt road, architec
Theme: cities & towns, history, architecture, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1912
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 2.5x1.75in inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
