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T & P train depot sign
T & P Depot offices of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council & Convention & Visitors Bureau 1101 N. 1st St.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Monument on former Taylor County Courthouse grounds, close up
"I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT". TRAVIS
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic plaque - 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley
Photograph of a historic plaque detailing the exploits of the 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. It reads: "45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. The 45th Infantry Division, comprised of National Guard units from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, was one of the first four division ordered into federal service by Congress' joint resolution in 1940. Initially stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, the 45th was relocated to Camp Barkeley in early 1941. The "Thunderbirds" found Abilene's citizens welcoming, but Camp Barkeley was as yet little more than a tent city on undrained prairie. The new arrivals nicknamed their quarters "Camp Smokey Okie" and began rigorous training at once. In April 1942 the 45th was ordered to Fort Devens, Massachusetts. After another year of training in three more states they departed for North Africa and Sicily. World Was II took the 45th far from Taylor County. They saw fierce combat in Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany, culminating in the liberation of the concentration camp at Dachau in April 1945. After 511 days in combat and 3,650 men lost, the 45th infantry was one of the most distinguished military units of the war. Eight Congressional medals of honor were awarded …
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Monument on former Taylor County Courthouse grounds
Monument on former Taylor County Courthouse grounds
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures.
Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures on Taylor County Courthouse grounds
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Terry Gilbreath
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Taylor County Courthouse sign
TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE 300 OAK STREET
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Street with a Skyscraper in Abilene, Texas
Photograph of a main street with historic buildings in Abilene, Texas. The street starts in the foreground on the left and runs into the background on the right. There are several buildings visible on the lefthand side of the street, including a tower-like skyscraper in the background. The building closest to the foreground features a long front with several equally-spaced windows, a second floor balcony, and a myriad of historic decorative elements such as large balustrades on the roof. Many of the other buildings on the street have very similar features. Trees, potted bushes, and street lights line the sidewalks. Traffic lights are visible suspended over the street. There is a large bushy tree beside the road on the righthand side with a car parked underneath it.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Everman Park
Photograph of a sign for Everman Park, which also plays home to plants. The statue "Childhood's Great Adventure" can be seen in the background, as can a plaque in front of it.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Former Taylor County Courthouse, detail of doorway
Photograph of a doorway at the former Taylor County Courthouse. The word "Peace" is carved above the door.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WW II Memorial plaque, Taylor County
American ex-Prisoners of War Non Solum Armis honoring E battery lost battalion WWII 131st field artillery 2nd BN mobilized at Abilene, Texas, 25 November 1940. Captured by the Japanese forces, 10 March, 1942. Liberated, 18 September 1945. Battery Officers T. A. Dodson, Capt. H. G. Allen, 1st. LT. W. R. Slone, 1st. LT. M. A. Straughan, 2nd. LT. Sergeants F. F. Gilliam, 1st. Sgt. A. B. Cumberledge J. G. Fender F. Fujita D. N. Heleman * G. B. Killian B. W. Robertson N. W. Rogers H. R. Spalding R. H. White D. A. Williams O. B. Williams Corporals R. R. Choate C. J. Eaton P. G. Gosler N. O. F. Kalich * B. C. Keith C. T. Minshew H. B. Plant C. F. Powers C. J. Preslar A. N. Winn R. A. Wuest Privates 1st. class U. M. Carter R. G. Cook J. B. Croft J. S. Davis P. Evans T. C. Gilbreth H. E. Hanks J. N. Holder T. E. Lawson * G. W. Lynn J. G. Martinez W. F. Matthews E. W. Miller V. E. Morrison O. C. Mygland C. J. Shelton M. M. Snelling P. D. Stein R. L. Stubbs C. L. Tucker W. A. Visage M. …
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Former Taylor County Courthouse, detail of doorway
Photograph of a doorway at the former Taylor County Courthouse. The word "Justice" is carved above the doorway.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mural in Abilene
RELICS ABILENE, TEXAS "Hecho on Mexico Man!" ESTABLISHED 1997
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza plaque
The Taylor County Veterans' Memorial and Plaza was made possible by generous gifts from these patriotic friends and by those who purchased bricks in the Memorial Plaza. Dodge Jones Foundation County of Taylor Tax Increment Finance District of the City of Abilene In Memory of Pete and Mittie Elliott and John R. Hamil by Elliott-Hamil Families Abilene Bar Association Greathouse Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kris Seale Barber Foundation In Memory of Henry Hart Mrs. A. B. Shelton By Judge & Mrs. Jess Holloway Abilene/Big Country Central Labor Council Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Abilene High School Drama Department Abilene Jaycee Foundation Abilene Reporter-News In Memory of Taylor County Veterans Service Officer Dan Garcia By Abilene Vietnam Grunts Association And the Taylor County Veterans Services Office Abilene Police Officers Association AEP-West Texas Utilites Co. Mr. & Mrs. James M. Alexander American State Bank Arrow Ford, Inc. Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. Grady Barr The Beckham Family Bill Reed Distributing Dr. & Mrs. Price Brock Mr. & Mrs. Lee Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ed Canon Mr. & Mrs. John C. Chalmers Disabled American Veterans Brig. General & Mrs. Pintard M. Dyer Mr. Charles E. Erwin In Memory of Dr. Allen Maurice …
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Paramount Theatre, Abilene
Paramount Artwalk Film Lemony Snicket Thurs Aug 11 7 30 PM
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Grace Museum
Photograph of the Grace Museum in Abilene.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History