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Alamo and grounds
Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. A small window has been cut high up into the far wall, and a large group of cacti grows against the wall to the left of the photo. There is a clay pot on the ground to the right of the window.
Date:
May 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alamo Centotaph, "The Spirit of Sacrifice," side view with sculpture of Defenders
Photograph of the monument in front of the Alamo, the Alamo Cenotaph, also known as "The Spirit of Sacrifice." It shows a carving of the Defenders of the Alamo on the side of the cenotaph. Buildings and a school bus are visible in the background.
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alamo memorial for the thirty-two men from Gonzales
Photograph of a memorial plaque at the Alamo featuring a bronze relief of the men from Gonzales. Under the bronze relief, it says, "Erected in grateful recognition of the supreme act of heroism of the thirty two men from Gonzales who gave their lives in the Alamo in response to the appeal of Travis."
Date:
May 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alamo memorial for the thirty-two men from Gonzales, detail of bronze
Photograph of a close-up view of a bronze plaque on a memorial at the Alamo, showing a relief of the Alamo defenders. They march in a line towards the Alamo, and are surrounded on both sides by plants. They all carry guns.
Date:
May 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alamo plaque dedicated by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Photograph of a plaque at the Alamo dedicated by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. It says, "Part of the San Antonio de Valero Mission. 'Blood of heroes hath stained me; let the stones of the Alamo speak that their immolation be not forgotten.' The tablet placed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the fall of the Alamo."
Date:
May 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alamo Plaque honoring Adina de Zavala and Clara Driscoll
Photograph of a plaque at the Alamo honoring two opposing visions that helped preserve the Alamo. It says, "Adina Emelia de Zavala 1861-1955. Clara Driscoll 1881-1945. Two loyal members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, each in her own way responsible for preserving this historic site." A bronze Texas seal has been placed on the plaque between their names.
Date:
May 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
American Veterans War Memorial, Comanche County
Photograph of a veterans memorial located on the Comanche County Courthouse grounds. It is Sponsored by Amvets Post 43 and Ladies Auxiliary, and was dedicated May 28, 1989. It reads "Dedicated in memory of all veterans who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County Courthouse
Photograph of the Angelina County Courthouse, constructed 1955 by architect Wilbur Kent. A sign is partially obscured by the cars parked in the lot. The building is mostly red brick. Letters above the three windows spell out "Angelina County".
Date:
October 27, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County Courthouse
Photograph of the Angelina County Courthouse, constructed in 1955 by architect Wilbur Kent. It is a red brick building with many columns. Several cars are parked in front of it, and there is foliage all around it.
Date:
October 27, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County Courthouse, fountain
Photograph of the fountain in front of the Angelina County Courthouse. Indecipherable words are carved into the side of the fountain. A bronze statue can be seen to the left behind the fountain, and the courthouse dominates the right hand side of the photo. It is a red brick building with white columns.
Date:
October 27, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County Peace Officers Memorial
Photograph of the Angelina County Peace Officers Memorial. It reads: "We remember the officers who always stood true. Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few. With pride and integrity they say 'To serve and protect'. For the giving of their life, we offer our respect." "Capt. Don H. Willmon, 1946-1979, Angelina Co. Reserves." and "Officer John E. Logan Jr., 1970-2004, Huntington Police Dept." are carved into the small stone on the left, and "Deputy Byford H. Hunter, 1949-1982, Angeline Co. Sheriff's Dept." is carved into the stone on the right. Red and white bricks with the names, birth dates, and death dates of officers make up the walkway leading to the memorial.
Date:
October 27, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County WW I. Memorial
Photograph of a World War I memorial in Angelina County. It says, "In Grateful Memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War, 1917-1918. Erected by the citizens of Angelina County sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion."
Date:
October 26, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County WW I. Memorial
Photograph of a statue and memorial dedicated to residents of Angelina County who fought in World War I. The statue wears a military uniform, holds a gun at his side, and has his right hand raised in a fist. It says, "In grateful memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War, 1917-1918, erected by the citizens of Angelina County, sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion. Honor Roll: Capt. Hugh O'Keeffee Kendrick; Henry T. Dixon; Fred R. Lindsey; Curtis F. Seale; Frank W. Weeks; Lee Scalise; William L. Sanford; Milton D. Roy; DeWitt F. Penry; Daniel S. McDougald; John T. Hudson; Ernest H. Hardy; James F. Cunningham; Brittian Plez Cox; Edward L. Chancey; Robert J. Anderson; Henry Williams; C. Weaver Shofner."
Date:
October 26, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum
Photograph of the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. It is an old two-story brick building with a wrap-around porch.
Date:
August 3, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Asteraceae, Guayule, Parthenium argentatum
Photograph of a bushy plant in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. The name plaque in front of the bush says "Asteraceae, Guayule, Parthenium argentatum." There is a green, flowering plant on the left, and a second plaque to the right. The plants are in a narrow graveled area bordered by red brick and a grass lawn is visible in the background.
Date:
August 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (A.T.S.F.) Train Engine, #1080
Photograph of the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (A.T.S.F.) Train Engine, #1080. The words "Safety First A.T. & S.F." are written in white paint on the side of the black train locomotive.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (A.T.S.F.) Wooden Baggage Cart
Photograph of an Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (A.T.S.F.) green wooden baggage cart. It's wheels and handles are rusty. It is located at the Railway Museum of San Angelo.
Date:
August 2, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird street scene
Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas. Buildings line the street, and two cars are parked outside an antique shop.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird street scene, looking towards the Callahan County Courthouse
Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas, looking towards the Callahan County courthouse. Cars are parked outside buildings on both sides of the street. Several trees obscure the courthouse from view.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird Volunteer Fire Department, est. 1881
Photograph of the Baird Fire Department building. It is made out of bright red brick, and has two garage doors. A sign at the top of the building says "B.A.I.R.D. Est. 1881, Volunteer Fire Department."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Banner: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S.A.
Photograph of a banner hung on the beams of Hanger X at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The banner contains dark background with a circular seal in the center depicting planets and stars, surrounded by the words "National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S.A."
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger
Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Big Spring State Park
Photograph of a sign in Big Springs State Park. It says, "Big Springs State Park, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department." A road is visible behind a stone wall.
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Brewster County Courthouse, Alpine, historic plaque
Photograph of a plaque outside the Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine, Texas. The building is made of red brick. The plaque says: "Brewster County Courthouse. Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project no. 9604 State Historical Survey Committee Texas courthouse building erected in 1887 when Brewster County was created. Served Buchel and Foley Counties until these areas were added to Brewster County. Courthouse Square still is community center for various events. Recorded Texas historic landmark - 1965."
Date:
August 4, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History