Pictorial Souvenir of Gulfport
This pictorial souvenir of Gulfport, Miss., was printed in 1906 by the Southern Publicity and Realty Company of New Orleans. 18 photographs of various sites in Gulfport with interesting and often unseen perspectives of the city. An incredible collection of early images of Gulfport.
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Bank of Commerce and the Jordan Building
This card features two images. The image on the left is a two story building with arched windows on the second story and a sign for ""Bank of Commerce"" on the molding beneath the roofline. ""Bank of Commerce"" is beneath the image. The image on the right is a two story corner building with utility poles out front. Dental molding is along the roofline and a sign for Parlor Drug Store is above the corner entrance and windows. ""A. E. Jordan, Real Estate, Fire Insurance and Rental Agent, Jordan Building, Gulfport, Miss"" is beneath the image.
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Beach Scene
This card features an image of walkways, railings, trees and water at the beach. The title, ""Beach Scene"" is beneath the image.
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City Hall, Power House, and High School
This card features three images. The image on the left features a two story building with cupola in the center of the roof and columns across the front. The title, ""City Hall"", is beneath the image. The middle image is a three story building with dental molding along the roofline and tall column or smoke stack on the right back corner. The title, ""Power House,"" is beneath the image. The third image features a four story building with two tower entrances are spaced evenly on the front. The title, ""High School,"" is beneath the image.
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First National Bank and State Bank
This card features two images of banks. The image on the left is a two story building with arched windows with white detailed molding. Dental molding is along the roofline. ""First National Bank"" is beneath the image. The second image features a two story building with small pitched awnings over the doors and dental molding along the roofline. A utility pole is on the corner of the building. ""State Bank"" is beneath the image.
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Great Southern Hotel
This card features an image of a large hotel in the distance with a three story building on the left and a Spanish Mission style building on the right. Utility poles feature prominently in the foreground. A fence and sidewalks surround the group of buildings. The title ""Great Southern Hotel"" is beneath the image.
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Gulfport Drug Co. and Court House
This card features two images. The image on the left is a two story building with curved windows on the second floor. A sing for Gulfport Drug Company, Coca-Cola is on the right side of the building and a utility pole is on the corner. ""Gulfport Drug Co."" is beneath the image. The image on the right features a multi angled building with a tall dome in the center and a smaller dome in front of it. A curved end is on the right of the building. ""Court House"" is beneath the image.
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Gulfport Fertilizer Factory
This card features two images of factory buildings, smoke stacks and a water tower. ""Gulfport Fertilizer Factory"" is beneath the bottom image.
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Old Fort Massachusetts and Revenue Cutter
This card features two images. The top image features a rounded building on the beach with water behind it. The title ""Old Fort Massachusetts"" is beneath the image. The bottom image features a ship with a United states flat on the bow, two poles and a stack in the center. The title ""Revenue Cutter"" is beneath the image.
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Pier and Harbor Scene and Beah Scene at Low Tide, Looking East From Pier
This card features two images of the coastline. The top image features a series of piers along the coastline with utility poles and docks along the edge of the coastline. ""Pier and Harbor Scene"" is below the image. The bottom image features a view of the beach as scene from a pier. Buildings and a fence are pictured with a man standing along the fence. ""Beach Scene at Low Tide, Looking East from Pier"" is below the image.
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Pier and Harbor Scene and Beah Scene at Low Tide, Looking East From Pier
This card features two images of the coastline. The top image features a series of piers along the coastline with utility poles and docks along the edge of the coastline. ""Pier and Harbor Scene"" is below the image. The bottom image features a view of the beach as scene from a pier. Buildings and a fence are pictured with a man standing along the fence. ""Beach Scene at Low Tide, Looking East from Pier"" is below the image.
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Resources of Gulfport, Mississippi
This card features a five year report on Gulfport's business reports and profits as reported by S. C. Gardener, the secretary of the Progressive League.
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Street Scene
This card features the image of a street with buildings on either side, a line of utility poles, a trolly track with a trolly in the distance. People are seen walking in the street and on the sidewalks. ""Street Scene"" is beneath the image.