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["Law West of the Pecos"]

Photograph of Judge Roy Bean's House, the "Law West of the Pecos." Several men sit on the porch and more men are on horseback outside the house. Caption reads "This old relic is located in the little town of Langtry, Texas, which was the abode of Judge Roy Bean--a "Saloon" and also a "Hall of Justice" he being the only peace officer west of the Pecos River, at the time the photo was made, about 1900, and shows Judge Bean holding court, trying a horse-thief. Left of the picture is the stolen horse. On horses, guarded by officers, are two other horse thieves, supposed partners of the one on trial."
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Judge Roy Bean Trying a Case, 1900

Photograph of a Judge Roy Bean holding court, trying a horse thief in 1900. He was the only peace officer west of the Pecos River at the time.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Del Rio 1900 Sheet 1

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Del Rio in Val Verde County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Del Rio 1900 Sheet 2

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Del Rio in Val Verde County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History