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3788-05. Holiday lights of The Purple Pig shop on Main Street in mist. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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3788-05. Holiday lights of The Purple Pig shop on Main Street in mist. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Antique and vintage shop The Purple Pig at 706-708 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Zamykal Kolaches tourist shop at 709 Main Street with Christmas lights. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Historic octagonal pavilion (1895) located in Virginia Field Park. The pavilion is festively lit with strands of Christmas lights and "icicle" lights, which is a local tradition during the holiday season. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Historic Old First National Bank building (1887), former CocoaModa, a high-end chocolate shop and bakery run by chef Ken Wilkinson, and now Vintage Treasures, an antique and collectibles shop, located at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Antique and collectibles shop Grandma Oscar s Attic at 503 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Distinctive storefront with the purple and pink trim of Garden Gate Antiques at 517 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  A white vintage stove in a distinctive blue building of Company B, a shop specializing in antiques, vintage-inspired gifts, and home decor at 506 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Zamykal Kolaches tourist shop at 709 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Loretta s (or Loratta s) Cafe at 510 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Farmers to Market Coffee Company at 704 South Main Street in Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  En Gedi Vineyards Tasting Room at 604 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Historic Casimir Drugstore building (1869) (now Starr Studios) at 512 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas lights in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas lights on oaks in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Live oak and a historic octagonal pavilion with Christmas lights in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Vintage-style mural advertising "Buckholts Hall" and "Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys" by Sean Starr of Starr Studios (2022) at 512 S. Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Tourist shop on Main Street in downtown. Anderson, Texas, December 31, 2009  Main Street north from Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Backyards of Main Street, view from Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Former dry goods store at 610 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Christmas decorations on Main Street in Calvert. Texas, December 13, 2009  Jacques Adoue Building (1884) at 506 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Jacques Adoue Building (1884) at 506 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street in downtown Calvert. Texas, December 13, 2009  Old house at 501 Railroad Street near Main Street in Calvert. Texas, July 24, 2022  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, November 25, 2011  Petrified wood in a souvenir shop on Burnett Street in Calvert. Texas, July 24, 2022  Interior of Salazar s Garage at 717 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, January 19, 2008  Salazar s Garage at 717 Main Street at evening. Calvert, Texas, February 10, 2008  Ruins of Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, at evening. Calvert, Texas, February 10, 2008  Masonic Hall (Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, January 28, 2007  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Family plot of the Volle family in Calvert City Cemetery. This plot is the resting place for other members of the Volle family, including John G. Volle (1843-1908), a prominent merchant or resident of early Calvert. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, November 25, 2011  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street in Calvert. Texas, November 25, 2011  Angel statue on the grave of Louis Browning in the Calvert Cemetery. It is a praying angel with curly hair flowing down its back, hands clasped near the chest, and a serene, upward-gazing expression. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Mandel W. Marx (1880-1947) monument in Calvert Jewish Cemetery at FM 1644. The Marx family were key figures in the local Jewish community, which was once the largest between Houston and Dallas. Mandel was the son of Nathan Marx (1842-1905), one of the earliest Jewish settlers in Calvert who arrived in the 1870s and helped establish the town as a cotton center. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  "Draped Column" in Calvert Cemetery. The monument features a white marble column that appears to be "broken" or unfinished at the top, draped with a sculpted funeral cloth (shroud) with tassels. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  This evening view is likely a side street or courtyard just off the bustling Viru Street, possibly near the intersection with Vene Street or Sauna Street given the architectural style and proximity to nightlife areas. The most striking feature is the graffiti-covered wooden doors on the right. The words KID3:feff, PINTSEL:feff (meaning "paintbrush" in Estonian), and other tags cover the chevron-patterned double doors. This type of street art is common in the "alternative" or less-polished corners of the Old Town, often near bars and clubs. To the left, a brightly lit shop window with modern art prints or posters suggests this is a commercial area that remains active into the evening. The purple and blue lighting effects contribute to a club-like atmosphere, consistent with the nearby Viru Street and Sauna Street nightlife districts. The narrow cobblestone street slopes gently upward, flanked by tall, plastered buildings in pastel colors (pink, yellow, purple). The building on the right features a distinctive green downspout and a small blue diamond-shaped sign (likely a utility marker). Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Calvert Inn (P. C. Gibson House, c. 1903) at 406 East Texas Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Another view of the Friedlander and Klawetter family plot in the Calvert Jewish Cemetery. In the background, a small, corrugated metal shed is visible among the trees. This is likely a maintenance shed for the cemetery groundskeeper, typical in older rural cemeteries. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  This view is captured from the intersection of Pikk and Voorimehe streets, looking up towards the Pikk Jalg (Long Leg) Gate Tower. The prominent white tower with the red tiled roof at the end of the street is the 14th-century gate tower that guards the entrance to Toompea Hill. Historically, this was one of two main gateways separating the merchants of the lower town from the nobility on the hill. On the left, the building with the "VeTa" sign (visible at Pikk 4) houses a well-known Estonian brand specializing in linen and knitwear. The arched doorway and display windows are set into a facade that typifies the street s historic character. To the right, the street branches off into Voorimehe, a smaller lane known for charming spots like the Karu Talu Svokolaad chocolate shop (located at Voorimehe 6) and Pulla Bakery. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Graves belonging to the Foster and Phernetton families (specifically referencing Mattie Phernetton) in the Calvert City Cemetery. These graves are located in the older section of the cemetery, evidenced by the Victorian symbolism and the weathering of the white marble/limestone markers. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, January 28, 2007  Sewage line right of way in mist in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas decorations in Virginia Field Park in fog. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas decorations in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Intersection of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) and Pikk jalg ("Long Leg" street) in Tallinn s Old Town. The corner building with the distinctive red mansard roof and "VeTa" sign is Pikk 1. This historic structure currently houses a flagship store for VeTa, an Estonian fashion brand known for its knitwear and linen clothing. The shop s entrance is directly on the corner, inviting visitors coming down from Toompea Hill or entering the Lower Town. To the left of the VeTa building is the start of Pikk jalg (Long Leg), a historic cobblestone ramp that historically served as the main carriage road connecting the Lower Town (residence of merchants) to Toompea (seat of nobility and power). Just out of frame to the left would be the Pikk jalg Gate Tower (Pika jala va"ravatorn), a 14th-century defensive structure that controlled traffic between the two distinct parts of the medieval city. This spot marks the transition between the bustling commercial streets of the Lower Town and the fortified administrative center on the hill. It s a popular starting point for exploring the Old Town s main artery, Pikk Street, which runs all the way to the Great Coastal Gate. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Marble statue of a cherub or young boy standing on the grave of Holly Robert Volle (February 15, 1882 - February 20, 1894) in Calvert City Cemetery. The statue depicts a curly-haired child with wings, standing on a globe or orb, with a finger pressed to his lips in a gesture of silence or hush. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  House at 802 Pin Oak Street, a corner of Gregg Street. Calvert, Texas, December 8, 2007  Cottage at 201 East Browning Street (FM 979), a corner of Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Christmas decorations of the octagonal pavilion in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Oaks and a historic octagonal pavilion in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Collat-Hucks House (1892) at 401 Gregg Street, a corner of Beech Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Lee Henderson Parish House (1897) at 609 East Gregg Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  "The Seated Mourner" of Peters family in Calvert City Cemetery. Surrounding the central monument are individual headstones for family members, including: Elizabeth Peters (visible in the foreground, born 1842, died 1928). Baby Hanna Peters (1888-1890). Ruby Busch Peters (1894-1927). The size and artistry of the monument suggest the Peters family was of significant social and economic standing in Calvert, likely commissioning this work during the town s prosperous cotton era (late 19th/early 20th century). Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Fall foliage of of sassafras and pine trees in mist on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 12, 2025  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  A smaller accompanying gazebo (1895) near the octagonal pavilion in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street at morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Jake Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Fancher-Meredith-Mercer-Drennan-Cobb House (1885) at 301 Gregg Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Fancher-Meredith-Mercer-Drennan-Cobb House (1885) at 301 Gregg Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Butcery shop at Al Maymoun Street in Musheirib neighborhood. Doha, Qatar, December 25, 2015 |
