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[Bankhead Highway Centennial: Reviving the Original Texas Road Trip]
Step back in time on the Original Texas Road Trip along the historic Bankhead Highway in Mount Vernon. Follow County Road 2025, a picturesque dirt trail enveloped by a lush tree canopy, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. Join the Bankhead Highway Centennial Vintage Car Tour, where classic cars traverse the scenic landscape, offering a delightful journey into the past.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[A Timeless Journey: Celebrating Bankhead Highway's Centennial in Mount Vernon, Texas]
Step back in time as Mount Vernon embraces its cultural legacy during the Bankhead Highway Centennial celebrations. The iconic highway, once dubbed "The Broadway of America," weaves through the heart of the town, and a remarkable mural of Henry Clay Thruston's towering silhouette graces its surroundings. Amidst the merriment, locals don captivating costumes, a symbol of pride and nostalgia, as they honor the past and embrace the future with joyous festivity.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[A Spirited Step Back in Time: Bankhead Highway's Centennial Celebration]
In the midst of the Bankhead Highway's Centennial Celebration, the streets of Mount Vernon come alive with the enchantment of a bygone era. Captured in a vibrant photograph, a joyous couple strolls near the historic Franklin County Courthouse, exuding the essence of a festive occasion. Adorned in captivating costumes, the woman's elegant dress and fur accessory evoke nostalgia, while her quirky touch of dangling heels adds a whimsical flair. Beside her, the man embraces the spirit of the past as a colorful Chaplin-like figure, donning a hat that hints at playful merriment. Together, they embody the celebration's timeless charm, an ode to the rich heritage of Bankhead Highway.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Step Back in Time: Bankhead Highway Centennial Celebration in Living Color]
Amidst the jubilant Bankhead Highway Centennial Celebration, a radiant couple transports us to a bygone era. Dressed in delightful costumes, they exude joy and wonder as they stroll near the historic Franklin County Courthouse, immersed in the festive spirit. The woman's elegant dress and fur accessory evoke vintage charm, while her playful touch of heels around her neck adds a delightful twist. Beside her, the man channels the spirit of Chaplin, adorned in vibrant clothes and a whimsical hat. A captivating mural of Henry Clay Thruston's silhouette provides an enchanting backdrop, connecting the past with the present outside Hester & Company CPAs.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Journey Through Time: Rediscovering the Bankhead Highway, Texas' Original Road Trip]
Step into a vintage postcard as County Road 2025, just outside Mount Vernon, takes you on a captivating journey through history. The Bankhead Highway, the first southern transcontinental driving route, once graced this enchanting path, enticing travelers to embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure. Amidst lush green trees and picturesque gardens, the Bankhead Highway Centennial Vintage Car Tour revives the spirit of the past, inviting you to join the celebration and create timeless memories along this legendary Texas road trip.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Timeless Reunion: The Bankhead Highway Centennial Vintage Car Tour Gathering]
A heartwarming sight unfolds along County Road 2025 as vintage cars align gracefully under the shade of trees. The Bankhead Highway Centennial Vintage Car Tour brings together a joyful group of individuals, especially old-timers, relishing delicious food and drinks while seated on rustic stone benches. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, this nostalgic reunion captures the spirit of a bygone era, creating cherished memories along the historic Texas road trip.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Indulge in Mount Vernon's Culinary Heritage at The Cake Lady Bakery Cafe]
Discover Mount Vernon's culinary heritage at The Cake Lady Bakery Cafe, where you'll savor down-home country favorites like chicken-fried steaks and homemade hamburgers on house-baked buns. Owned by Donna Manincor, known as the "Cake Lady," this cozy spot offers an assortment of delectable fruit pies, nut pies, and tall iced cakes, along with weekend treats like giant cinnamon rolls. Enjoy the warmth of wooden furniture and the friendly ambiance as you indulge in homemade goodness.
Date:
October 2015
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library