GLADEWATER MUSEUM

GLADEWATER, TX

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Gladewater Museum is located in Gladewater, TX and is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the area. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a post office and features numerous exhibits and displays that showcase the town's rich history and culture.

The museum's collection includes artifacts and memorabilia that date back to the early 20th century, including photographs, documents, and other items that provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived and worked in Gladewater. Visitors can explore exhibits that cover a wide range of topics, from the town's oil boom and the impact it had on the local economy to the role of railroads in the area's development.

The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. Visitors can learn about the town's history and culture through interactive exhibits, guided tours, and other activities.

Overall, the Gladewater Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the area. With its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits, the museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and offers a unique perspective on the town's rich cultural heritage.

GLADEWATER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GLADEWATER TX. US MID #8404800233

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas)
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: The Kilgore I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station - The town of Kilgore was platted by the International Railroad Company after it purchased land for a townsite from C. B. "Buck" Kilgore, who had donated a 200-foot railroad right-of-way in 1871. Kilgore, a resident of Danville (4 mi. E), recognizing the economic opportunities afforded by the railroad, soon built a new home near the station. Many other Danville citizens followed Kilgore's lead, and a community was established and named for him. This railroad station was completed in 1872 to provide passenger and freight service and to serve as a communications center for this agricultural and lumbering area. In 1931 oil was discovered in what became known as the East Texas Oil field, and the volume of shipments from the Kilgore station increased dramatically. Later, World War II provided the depot with a steady stream of troop trains. The rail line became known as the Missouri Pacific in 1956. As automobile, bus, and air travel became more popular, rail traffic decreased, and in 1977 the Kilgore station was closed. The depot stands today as a reminder of the significant role rail transportation played in the growth and development of Kilgore and East Texas.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN) built this station in 1872. The I&GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the Kilgore College Administration Building in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: Kilgore College Administration Building - In response to the East Texas oil field boom, yet in the midst of the Great Depression, Kilgore residents voted to support the establishment of a junior college in 1935. Classes were held in the high school until this building was completed in 1936 with financial aid from the Public Works Administration. Designed by the San Antonio firm of Phelps & Dewees, the Kilgore College administration building remains a good example of Art Moderne architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Old W.W. Elder Elementary School (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1933 W.W. Elder Elementary School in Kilgore, Texas. The school was built to house white students, but when a new school for white students opened in 1961, Elder was converted into an elementary school for black students. The school remained segregated until integration in 1968. Elder later became an alternative school and closed in 2009.

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GLADEWATER MUSEUM
116 W PACIFIC AVE
GLADEWATER
TX
75647

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MID # 8404800233
Name GLADEWATER MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 32.535419, -94.944644
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 010200
US Census Block: 3036