Main Street Looking Northwest, 1883

Photograph of the intersection of Second & Main Street in Taylor, 1883. Visible on right corner is First National Bank, which would become Taylor National Bank. The roads are dirt and mud, with horse-drawn wagons and carts. Early department stores and dry good stores are on the west side of Main Street running north.
Date: 1883
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blacksmith shop with buggy out front]

Black and white photograph of the blacksmith and wheelwright shop located in the 100 block of Lampasas Street in Round Rock, Texas. "R. TATSCH" is printed on the wooden building. There are several bearded men pictured and several houses in front of the building.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Whitley]

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Whitley. She holds his arm with one hand; the other is placed on her stomach. Both of John Whitley's hands are folded in front of him. They stand in front of a white backdrop.
Date: 1880~
Creator: Wilcox, N. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wagons on Main Street]

Photograph of Main Street, looking north from 2nd Street in Taylor with wagons loaded with cotton.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Georgetown, Texas

Photograph of the town square of Georgetown, taken from the east side of an upper story on the courthouse. Signs on buildings are visible for C.A.D. Clamp, W. Patrick, and Pebworth's Barber Shop.
Date: 1886
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Newton Calvin Holman Leaving for Cattle Drive]

Photograph of Newton Calvin Holman, who is 18 years old at the time, on his horse setting out on a cattle drive. Holman was later the mayor of Taylor.
Date: 1883
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men Standing in a Road in Florence, Texas, 1888]

Photograph of a group of men standing together on a road in the town of Florence, Texas. Numbers beside individuals, buildings, and animals correspond to numbers on the back of the photo that identifies the subject. A handwritten note on the back indicates that the camera was facing north.
Date: 1888~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History