Everman Park

Photograph of a sidewalk at Everman Park, which leads to a fountain. There are trees and plants on either side of the walkway, as well as in the middle of it.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

T & P train depot, Abilene, detail

T & P train depot detail
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Former Taylor County Courthouse

Photograph outside the former Taylor County Courthouse, built in 1914. There is a historic marker to the left.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Former Taylor County Courthouse

Photograph of the former Taylor County Courthouse. There are trees obscuring the view of the building.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rear View of "Childhood's Great Adventure"]

Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," viewed from the back, showing three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book, facing the front of the canoe. The sculpture is located in Everman Park in Abilene, Texas, and several buildings are visible in the background of the photo. It is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Downtown Street in Abilene, Texas

Photograph of a main downtown street in Abilene, Texas. The street starts out on the righthand side of the image and runs down into the lefthand side of the background. There is a large sidewalk running along both sides of the street. On the lefthand side of the image, a grassy stretch runs parallel in between the sidewalk and the street. On the righthand side of the street, three large red brick buildings are visible. All of the buildings have flat top roofs and several windows. On the lefthand side of the street,awnings from the buildings are visible, as is a white SUV in the background. Street lights and signs line the sidewalks.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wide View of "Childhood's Great Adventure"]

Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," from the side, showing three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book. One of them is pointing forwards, and another stares in that direction with an open mouth. The sculpture is located in a paved area at Everman Park in Abilene, Texas; a stone fence and shrubberies are visible behind the sculpture. It is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Front View of "Childhood's Great Adventure"]

Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," located in Everman Park in Abilene, Texas. It shows three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book. One of them is pointing forwards, and another stares in that direction with an open mouth. The sculpture is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Childhood's Great Adventure": side view]

Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," viewed from the side, showing three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book. One of them is pointing forwards, and another stares in that direction with an open mouth. The sculpture is located in Everman Park in Abilene, Texas and is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Jungle Group]

Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University students posed as a group with bamboo torches. The women wear camouflage fatigues and the man wears a leopard toga. A large stuffed elephant sits in the man’s lap.
Date: February 7, 1989
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309, north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309 north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Impact, Texas (1961)

An aerial photograph of Impact, Texas, a suburb located just north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken the year after Impact was incorporated. Shortly after incorporation, its citizens (consisting primarily of the Dallas Perkins family and family friends) voted to allow the sale of liquor. The photograph was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Impact, Texas (1961)

An aerial photograph of Impact, Texas, a suburb located just north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken the year after Impact was incorporated. Shortly after incorporation, its citizens (consisting primarily of the Dallas Perkins family and family friends) voted to allow the sale of liquor. The photograph was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 and Private Road 309 in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309, north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1100.0628]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "One of top performances of Friday's rodeo action came when national ranking Guy Weeks of Abilene, Texas, rode Yellow Wolf, his saddle bronc riding entry, to a lusty 173 point count which earned the veteran second place in that event."
Date: June 7, 1963
Creator: Foster, Ray
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (South 1st & Winters Freeway)

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, looking west down South First Street at its intersection with Winters Freeway (US 83/84/277). The photo was taken by Abilene photogapher Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble Oil Aerial, w/bypass
Date: January 7, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene Zoo (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of the Abilene Zoo, located near the intersection of East South 11th Street (Hwy. 36) and US 322 in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken in 1968 by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Date: January 7, 1968
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (South 1st & Winters Freeway)

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, looking north up South First Street at its intersection with Winters Freeway (US 83/84/277). The photo was taken by Abilene photogapher Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble Oil Aerial, w/bypass
Date: January 7, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Airport Property (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of the Abilene, Texas airport property. The runway is off the left side of the image. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Date: January 7, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Impact, Texas (1961)

An aerial photograph of Impact, Texas, a suburb located just north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken the year after Impact was incorporated. Shortly after incorporation, its citizens (consisting primarily of the Dallas Perkins family and family friends) voted to allow the sale of liquor. The photograph was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309, north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309, north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History