Tyrrell Historical Library
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Comments containing profanity or threatening language violate our rules of conduct and will be hidden. The Tyrrell Historical Library was established in 1974 as a research repository for historical and genealogical information related to Beaumont and the surrounding Southeast Texas area. It functions as an integral part of the public library system of the City of Beaumont. The Tyrrell has several digitized photo collections available online. These photographs give a great perspective on Beaumont and Southeast Texas history! You can view these photos here: http://tyrrellhistoricallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/
Additionally, finding aids for select archival collections can be found online here: https://archivesspace.beaumonttexas.gov/repositories/resources
09/29/2026
Aerial View of Beaumont from the San Jacinto Building, ca. 1920s.
Hugh Maxey Hargrove Collection
https://tyrrellhistoricallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16058coll61/id/6/rec/1
09/29/2026
Clock Installer for San Jacinto Building, ca. 1925
Hugh Maxey Hargrove Photograph Collection
https://tyrrellhistoricallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16058coll61/id/8/rec/3
09/29/2026
Clock Tower of San Jacinto Building, ca. 1925
Hugh Maxey Hargrove Photograph Collection
https://tyrrellhistoricallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16058coll61/id/10/rec/4
09/28/2026
Save the date! This Thursday, join the Center for History & Culture as it hosts Dr. Demetrius Pearson who will discuss his work, examining the long history of Black cowboys and cattle raisers of SETX, "Black Salt-Grass Cowboys." Refreshments provided and this event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 4:30-6:00
Location: Reaud Event Space
09/28/2026
Walden Home on Washington Boulevard, ca. 1960s.
Chamber of Commerce Photograph Collection
https://tyrrellhistoricallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16058coll4/id/83/rec/651
09/28/2026
Rice Dryer Interior, China, Texas. 1950s.
Chamber of Commerce Photograph Collection
https://tyrrellhistoricallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16058coll4/id/235/rec/579
09/17/2026
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the Beaumont Public Library System! We had a wonderful turn out at the event, which took place here at the Tyrrell Historical Library. The exhibit, which gives in-depth history of the library system, will be up for the next month before it goes on tour to the other branches. A big thank you to all of our guests, library staff, and patrons!
09/16/2026
Thank you to all of our patrons throughout the years.
09/14/2026
Children's programs have always been a fundamental part of the Beaumont Public Library.
09/14/2026
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695 Pearl Street
Beaumont, TX
77701
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| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
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