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[Grace Methodist Church]
Postcard of Dallas's Grace Methodist Church, a brick and stone building with a tower and large stained glass windows, on a street corner with a tree in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Grace Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas." The church was designed by William A. Cann.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Grace Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas]
Postcard image of Grace Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. In the image the church is built with early Gothic styles with spires, stained glass windows, and pointed archways. The church was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of a Methodist Church on Austin Avenue, in Waco, Texas. The church is built in the Gothic architecture style with one large spire on top of its highest corner. The steps lead up to pointed archways and large windows. Handwritten text on the back address the postcard to Mrs. R. L. McKnight.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Ave Methodist Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard image of the Methodist Church on Austin Ave. in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from an across the street vantage point allowing all of the building to be seen. The Gothic style church has noticeable stained glass windows and one large spire. Trees are positioned near both sets of steps leading up to the entrances of the church. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. George Minier from San Antonio, Texas. The church was located at 12th Street and Austin Avenue.
Date:
1915
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church]
Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, South. According to a note on the photo, the church was erected in 1901-1902 and dismantled in 1935. The edifice was located at Austin Avenue and 12th Street in Waco and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis.
Date:
[1902..1935]
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "Come to the wedding Wednesday-night, come early if you want a seat. I hope to meet you then. Your [?] friend, Helen [?] Moody." Another handwritten note on the back of the card says "Well good morning bright-eyes. Guess you will be surprised to get a card from the Moody Post mistress but hope it will be a very pleasant surprise for you. I often [?] have heard sister speak of you. She thinks you are ok but calls you mischievous sometimes but I don't."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Moody, Helen & Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built from 1901 to 1902. William A. Cann of St. Louis was the architect. The structure was later sold to the congregation of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built in 1901-1902 and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis. The edifice was later sold to the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Waco.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Avenue Methodist Church, Men's Bible Class]
Photograph of the Men's Bible Class of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Men, dressed in suits and ties, are arranged in several rows on the steps of the church building. Some wear hats and others hold papers. John T. Willis, Sr. stands fourth from the right in the backrow. A bicycle leans against the church's wall on the left, above which a man looks through an opening on the wall.
Date:
191X
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco, Texas, viewed from across the street. The large, tan building features a large tower and several intricate stained-glass windows. Power lines cross the air above the photographer.
Date:
[1902..1954]
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Percy Willis Truck]
Photograph of a Percy Willis truck in Waco, Texas. Two people can be seen in the seats of the truck. The vehicle carries a sign that reads "The Modern Way, Farmer Jones Coming to Town." The truck carries bales of cotton and hay, a can of milk, and a crate of chickens. Arthur James Crow is driver of the truck, and Sam Craven is a passenger. This vehicle was in the Texas Cotton Palace parade. A sign for Maxwell & Co. is on the front of the building.
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas]
Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas that is positioned from a side front view. The church is designed with early Gothic features such as pointed archways, and a large spire. Greenery is visible growing up the side of the front of the church. William A. Cann of St. Louis designed the church edifice.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Cann, William A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Avenue Methodist Church Chancel]
Photograph of the chancel and the altar of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Most of the chancel is raised on a platform. At the very back is the raised choir loft and the Kilgen organ console (mostly obscured). The back wall contains wooden paneling, tracery and facade organ pipes. A short upper wooden screen separates the choir from the main part of the chancel, on which are clergy seats, the pulpit, decorated with a parament, and the altar. This portion is accessible by stairs on the very left and right. A narrow passage for the ministers is located between the lower screen of the chancel, nearly flush with the pulpit, and the altar rail. A small baptismal font is within this passage at right, elevated with a round cover. Kneeling cushions are placed along the entire length of the altar rail, with the pews visible along the very bottom of the image. On the left and right walls adjoining the chancel are the hymn boards, doors, and a raised balcony/gallery. The entire chancel is decorated for Advent and Christmas with spruce rope, garland, Christmas lights, and white poinsettias. A garland with a tied ribbon is hung above …
Date:
December 22, 1953
Creator:
Willis Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of an Unidentified Couple]
Photograph of an unidentified couple standing arm-in-arm for a portrait. The woman (left) wears a floor-length formal dress, along with a floral headdress with long, light-colored ribbons attached. The man (right) wears a three-piece suit and tie along with a floral boutonniere. Both subjects wear rings on their right ring fingers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Pannewitz, Gustav A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Thomas Middlebrook Willis]
Tintype photograph of Thomas "Tommie" Middlebrook Willis (1859–1937) of Abilene, Texas. He is depicted as a young man standing next to an armrest, facing forward. His cheeks are slightly tinted pink.
Date:
1872
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Robert Parker Willis]
Photograph of Robert Parker Willis (1892–1959), son of Thomas Middlebrook Willis and Sallie Ann Parker Willis. He is dressed in a suit and tie with a pin on his lapel. He has combed hair and looks to the left. He was known for being a sharp dresser.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp Cotton]
Postcard of Camp Cotton located in El Paso, Texas. In the center of the image are rows of 20th Infantry tents attached to the ground. Soldiers are shown positioned between the rows of tents and in a group to the left of the tents. The postcard is addressed to Miss Judith Locke of San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
September 28, 1915
Creator:
W. H. Horne Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cotton Mill in East Waco]
Photograph was taken in an East Waco neighborhood. It is believed that the large structure on the right was the cotton mill owned by John Baylis Earle located at the corner of Taylor and Cherry Streets. This mill helped supply uniforms for Confederate soldiers. Several buildings, trees, and a road can be seen from an elevated position.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Beck, Hester M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Joe Retchek and Julie Retchek]
Photograph of Joe Retchek (1887–1968) and Julie Retchek (1889–1966). Joe sits at left in a wooden chair in a suit and tie, and Julie sits at right in a bridal gown and veil.
Date:
1916?
Creator:
Maresh
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of an Unknown Service Man in Navy Uniform]
Photograph of an unidentified Navy serviceman. He wears a Navy cap, eyeglasses and a coat, with sleeve markings and insignia on his hat. The symbols on his sleeve and hat may indicate he was a petty officer.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Maresh
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
James Dowell: Portraits, Landscapes and Still Lifes
Exhibit catalog for paintings by James Dowell displayed at Tyler Museum of Art, including an essay about Dowell's art; a chronological list of Dowell's education, exhibitions, and publications; images of paintings; and a checklist of the exhibition.
Date:
2003
Creator:
Tyler Museum of Art
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
James Dowell: Paintings
Exhibit catalog for paintings by James Dowell displayed at The Art Center in Waco including an essay about Dowell's art, images of paintings, and a checklist of the exhibition, as well as staff affiliated with the organization.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Art Center (Waco, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History