East Texas Chamber of Commerce Magazines

Between the 1920s and 1970s the East Texas Chamber of Commerce published a magazine entitled "East Texas". Longview Public Library has the bound copies in the genealogical room and they are a wealth of information on not just the history of Longview but also east Texas cities. They cover all east Texas cities between Dallas, Shreveport, and Houston. I'm working on a project with regards to these magazines, however I cannot make promises. All I can say is just keep track of this blog.

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Longview Motor Hotel Health Center Advertisement

This was an ad in a Longview map. Courtesy of Longview Public Library.

Hotel Longview

This building was Hotel Longview from 1947 - 1960. You can see a section of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce Building to the far left and the silhouette of a section of the Bramlette Building to the far right. Click here for more pictures of the downtown hotel on Jimmy's Flicker Albums.

Dun-Roamin' Motel is Opened in Longview (January 1, 1947)

Longview’s newest and most ambitious courts project, the Dun-Roamin’ Ranch Motel , situated on East Marshall avenue, now is open to the public, it has been announced by James Hurst, owner and developer. The project, in the easter edge of Longview on U.S. Highway 80, is a large-scale motel , courts. It is not yet completed, but portions of the project are ready for occupancy and have been opened for business. Mr. Hurts will continue work on the project, and plans a general public opening as soon as the building layout can be finished, grounds landscaped and drives completed. Further details of the project will be revealed to the public at the time of the formal opening. *******************************************************************************************************************

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