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…
Students and teachers outside the frame building that was the second school in Nederland. The photograph appeared in the Chronicle, 29 April 1948, pg. 9 with the following caption: "The second public school in Nederland, located opposite where the…
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…
Photograph shows a two-story wood frame house with a front and side porch. According to an article in the Port Arthur News, 14 Mar 1978, pg. 3D, Ola Mcauley, is the sister of Tex Ritter. Ritter lived with the McCauleys in the Nederland house during…
Photograph appeared in the Chronicle, 29 April 1948, pg. 3 with the caption: "Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Carter standing in front of their home which was built around 1900. Although Mr. Carter is dead, Mrs. Carter, the former Clara Koelemay, lives in the old…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.