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  • Collection: Nederland Historical Society Collection

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Photograph shows the side of the church fronting Nederland Avenue

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Close-up of the new annex building which was dedicated in August 1965. The annex increased the seating capacity to 500.

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The First Assembly of God Church is located at 2024 Nederland Avenue. The Church was completed in 1958. An item in the Midcounty Review, 15 May 1958, stated: Rev. G. M. Willis, pastor, designed the church and was superintendent of the construction.…

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Group on porch of building that was the Dutch Reform Church and school. There is a discrepancy concerning the date the photo was taken. On the reverse it says 1898. A description on file with the photo at the Portal of Texas states it was taken in…

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Nederland Pharmacy was located on the corner of Boston Avenue and Twin City Highway. The lunch counter was a popular gathering spot for old timers and newcomers alike. Various phrases were painted on the edge of the overhang, such as "Jumbo Ice Cream…

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The photograph shows the exterior of the Nederland Pharmacy. There are several groups of people, including a boy with a bicycle on the right. Signage reads: Nederland Pharmacy" and highlights, Sanitary Fountain, Auto Service, Ice Creams, Soda, Drugs,…

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Photograph shows various people in front of the Nederland Pharmacy. Featured sign reads: "Serve Exclusively, Looney's Ice Cream, Made of Pure Sweet Cream." Other signage mentions: Sanitary Fountain, Auto Service, Ice Cream, Soda, Sundries, Perfumes",…

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Photograph shows the interior of the pharmacy with the soda fountain on the right. Nederland Historical Society Donation Ledger: "1927 - F. A. Roach Pharmacy, Boston Avenue"

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Photograph shows the interior of the pharmacy with the soda fountain on the left.

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Photograph shows the interior of the pharmacy with the soda fountain on the left. A November 1939 Esquire Magazine is displayed on the front of the left counter. Pipes and cigars are displayed on the right and a Pangburn's Chocolate sign is in the…

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Photograph shows the interior of the pharmacy with the soda fountain on the left. A November 1939 Esquire Magazine is displayed on the front of the left counter. Pipes and cigars are displayed on the right and a Pangburn's Chocolate sign is in the…

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Photograph shows the Soda Fountain on the left. Hats and caps are hung from the ceiling.

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Nederland Pharmacy was located on the corner of Boston Avenue and Twin City Highway. The lunch counter was a popular gathering spot for old timers and newcomers alike. Note that the signage is now done using neon lamps.

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Nederland Centennial History, pg. 293 has the following description of the photo: "About 1905, W. L. Freeman Hardware Store. (Primos is located here today.) Mr. Barfield on wagon. Others, left to right: Mr. Freeman's son and granddaughter, Mr.…

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Photograph shows wagons and carriages in front of a two story building. Signs on building read: C. L. Freeman ; Livery ; Feed ; Sale ; Stable. Description in the Nederland Centennial History, pg. 291 reads: "C. L. Freeman, one of Nederland's first…

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Photograph shows and automobile parked in front of the frame building. Windows have been installed on the right side of the building.

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Photograph of two-story frame building with automobile to the front left. The upper walls are painted with the name of the business, C. L. Freeman, as well as the words Hardware, Furniture, Groceries & Feed Stuff. The photograph was printed in the…

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Photograph shows the sign of Weldon Davis Funeral Home. The sign has a clock mounted at the top. Behind and to the left side of the sign is the old Colonial style home owned by the late J. H. McNeill, Sr. The home was rented to Mr. Davis and…

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Photograph shows the Davis Funeral Home ambulance. Signage on side reads: Davis, Nederland, Tex., Phone 1003

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Photograph shows the Davis Funeral Home ambulance. Signage on side reads: Davis, Nederland
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