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Dan Rienstra Home
This house was moved from Boston Avenue where it was originally the George Yentzen home. The tile roof had to be removed before the move. It has since been remodeled to suit the current residents.
Dutch Windmill Museum Decorated for Dedication
Nederland's windmill replica is decorated for is dedication. For the occasion 4,000 artificial paper tulips were placed around the grounds. To the left is the platform erected to hold the dignitaries that attended the ceremony.
First Methodist Church -- First Building
First church constructed by the Methodists in Nederland was a frame building.
First United Methodist Church - Third Building
Photograph shows the First Methodist Church. This building was completed in 1963.
Geodetic Survey marker
The marker is located at N 29° 58.44.94065 W 093° 59.16.43290. This location is east of the intersection of Boston Avenue and 9th Street. It is currently located on private property.
Ingwersen Home
Two-story frame house. This home is at 1420 Chicago St. corner of 15th St.
Interurban Rail Service -- Historical Marker
This marker is mounted in front of the fence to the left front of the Nederland Hertiage Pavilion.
Interurban Rail Service -- Right-of-Way
Current photograph showing the Interurban Rail Service right-of-way at Helena & 16th. 16th street was originally called Railroad Avenue until the streets were renamed in 1948.
J. E. Ritter Home
Pat McCauley and Jim Ritter stand next to the shrub on the left side of the J. E. Ritter house.
Johnson House
Photograph of the "Johnson House." This home was built by Dirk Ballast between 1905 and 1911. It was later owned by Bradley Bell and Ella J. Johnson. The house was purchased by the City and torn down to open Boston Avenue for access to Nederland High…
Kaper Home
This house is located at 403 N. 15th. The address written on the back is incorrect. Photograph shows a three-story wood frame home with a gazebo in front and white picket fence. The house was built by J. W. Barr between 1898 and 1900 and sold to…
La Maison Acadienne
The photograph shows the chimney side of the museum. A pirogue leans against the corner of the house and chimney. It also shows the breezeway and a small corner of the kitchen. The museum is surrounded by an unpainted picket fence.
Langham School built in 1911
Photo shows groups of children playing at the Langham School. Label on back reads: "Langham School built in 1911. First brick school in Nederland. This school was located where Lion's Park is at the present time. (Playground for present Langham…
Main Street ca 1901
Photograph shows an early view of Main Street. The photo was included in the Midcounty Chronicle, 21 Jan 1998, pg. 1 B with the following caption: "In the early days of the 20th century, top left, before Main Street became Boston Avenue, the Half Way…
Nederland Branch Library, 923 Boston Avenue, 1943
Photograph shows two girls standing in front of the Nederland Branch of the Jefferson County Library
Nederland High School
Photograph of new Nederland High School taken about the time of it's dedication
Nederland High School
Photograph of the old Nederland High School. It was built in 1924 and located at 12th and Avenue B.
Nederland Pharmacy - Exterior
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…
Orange Hotel (Nederland, Texas) - Exterior
Orange Hotel was built in 1898 by the Port Arthur Land Company. The 33-room hotel was built to provide living space for the early Dutch settlers. The photograph shows a group standing on the front porch of the frame structure. It was demolished in…
Postcard of several people standing outside the Kansas City Southern Railway depot
The postcard features the Kansas City Southern Railroad depot in Nederland about 1910. It shows two men standing outside the station, with a third man pointing a gun at a young boy holding his hands up.