Photograph of a page from a menu from Paramount in Abilene, Texas. On the page is a picture of what looks to be some kind of dessert. Above the picture text says, "Marinated Herring."

Photograph of fairgoers in Abilene, TX at a concession stand purchasing food and drink.

Photograph of people at a concession stand at the West Texas Fair. There are two young women working at the stand. A man is sitting on a bench receiving his order, and other people are on the right. The stand advertises drinks, home made pie, hot coffee, Coca-Cola, and Dr. Pepper.

Photograph of people at a concession stand at the West Texas Fair. There are two young women working at the stand. A man is sitting on a bench receiving his order, and another person is standing on the right. The stand advertises drinks, home made pie, hot coffee, Coca-Cola, and Dr. Pepper.

Photograph of the Majestic Theatre in Abilene, viewed from the street. There are two doors on either side of the ticket booth and posters for the movies "The Young Don't Cry" and "No Time To Be Young."

Photograph of the Majestic Theatre in Abilene, viewed from the street. There are two doors on either side of the ticket booth and posters for the movies "The Young Don't Cry" and "No Time To Be Young." There is an unknown store on the left, and Bennett Jeweler is on the right.

Photograph of a page from a menu from Paramount in Abilene, Texas. On the page is a picture of what looks like strawberries and cream in a bowl. Above text reads, "Hamburger Steak, smothered with onions or mushroom sauce, salad, potatoes and onion rings."

Photograph of a group of young men and women sitting and standing near a concession stand. The price signs for the food are shown attached to the roof. The concession stand is at the West Texas Fair in Abilene.

Photograph of a group people sitting and standing near a Alpha Omicron concession stand. The price signs for the food are shown attached to the roof. The concession stand is at the West Texas Fair in Abilene.

Photograph of a group people sitting and standing near a Alpha Omicron concession stand. The price signs for the food are shown attached to the roof. The concession stand is at the West Texas Fair in Abilene.

Photograph of fairgoers in Abilene, TX at a concession stand run by Beta Sigma Phi during the West Texas Fair.

Photograph of fairgoers in Abilene, TX at a concession stand purchasing food and drink.

Photograph of people browsing various booths at the West Texas Fair in Abilene, TX.

Photograph of people browsing various booths at the West Texas Fair in Abilene, TX.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. A sign on the corner of the building says "West Texas Utilities Co." The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. A sign on the corner of the building says "West Texas Utilities Co." The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. A sign on the corner of the building says "West Texas Utilities Co." The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. A sign on the corner of the building says "West Texas Utilities Co." The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of an exterior view of a brick building identified as Mack Eplen's Cafeteria on Cypress Street. A sign on the front of the building says "Cafeteria," and a sign below that says "Mack Eplen's Cypress Cafeteria." There is also a sign facing sideways, but the text is not visible. Outside the building, there is a newspaper stand and a parking meter.

Photograph of an exterior view of a brick building identified as Mack Eplen's Cafeteria on Cypress Street. There are several signs on the front of the building; the sign on the top says "Mack Eplen's Cafeteria," and faces sideways; below that, a sign facing the front says "Cafeteria;" another sign facing sideways says "Mack Eplen's Cafeteria;" below is another front facing sign that says "Mack Eplen's Cypress Cafeteria," with an emblem below the text. In front of the building, there is a newspaper stand and a parking meter.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. A sign on the corner of the buildings says "West Texas Utilites Co." The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of an exterior view of a building identified as West Texas Utilities Building on Cypress Street. A sign on the corner of the building says "West Texas Utilities Co." The building is several stories high, and there are cars parked along its curb. In the background, there are other buildings.

Photograph of construction on a water ditch at Lake Ft. Phantom Hill. There are a dump truck, a machine, and a man by a road at the bottom of a slope.