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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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

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.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Grace Museum

Photograph of the Grace Museum in Abilene.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Courthouse sign

TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE 300 OAK STREET
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soil map, Texas, Taylor County sheet

Map displays soil types along with creeks, towns, schools, roads, and railroads. Includes legend and symbols.
Date: 1918
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil survey of Taylor County, Texas (open access)

Soil survey of Taylor County, Texas

Text describes the area, climate, agriculture, and soils of Taylor County, Texas.
Date: 1918
Creator: Smith, William G.; Kocher, A. E. (Arthur E.), b. 1877; Rodgers, R. F. & Watkins, W. I.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Photograph of the side of a wooden, enclosed wagon that was part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train, while it was stopped in Abilene, Texas. Text in the center of the wagon says "1836 Texas 1986, Sesquicentennial, Wichester Commemorative Rifle." Additional text says "Glen's Sporting Goods, Irving, Texas" on the left and "A product of the Texas Wagon Train" on the right. Below, on the box portion of the wagon, another sign says "The Homeplace Horse & Buggy Company, Dallas, Texas."
Date: June 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Close-up photograph of the back of a wooden wagon, that was part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train while it was parked in Abilene, Texas. The wooden door at the back of the wagon is folded down and has wooden stairs to get into the bed and the canvas covering over the back is partially rolled up. A small sign on the side says, "This 'Prairie Schooner' or Conastoga Wagon was also in this Bicentennial Wagon Train of 1976."
Date: July 6, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sculpture in Abilene museum]

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Date: February 3, 2005
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Boot in exhibit case with label]

A photograph of a boot in a display case with the display note reading 'Falconhead Boot, El Paso, Texas'. The boot has Catholic and floral decorations.
Date: February 3, 2005
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Antique car and gasoline pump]

Fotografía de un auto antiguo en un surtidor de gasolina. La mitad inferior del auto es roja y negra y la palabra "Ford" es visible en el frente. La parte superior del auto es de color marrón, con los laterales abiertos que dejan ver los asientos negros del interior. Un cartel en el surtidor dice "Magnolene" seguido de " Aceite de motor para Ford que reduce las vibraciones se vende aquí". A la izquierda de la foto se ve un edificio blanco, con la ventana y la puerta enmarcadas en verde brillante.
Date: February 3, 2005
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[House with tree and cactus]

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Date: February 3, 2005
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Exhibit of military items]

Photograph of an unidentified exhibit showing military weapons and uniforms. There are several photos posted on the wall around the room and signs on top of them.
Date: February 3, 2005
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library