Photograph of an alley scene in Breckenridge, Texas. There is a green dumpster to the far left of the photograph. Next to it is a white sign with black lettering that says "One Way Do Not Enter." A car drives through the alley. A fire escape can be seen on the third building in the background.

Photograph of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, built 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972.

Photograph of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, built 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972. The building is at least twelve stories tall.

Photograph of the front of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, built 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972. It is at least twelve stories tall.

Photograph of the colonnade near the front entrance of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. It was built in 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972. The floor is made of red brick, and the walls of slightly lighter brick.

Photograph of the colonnade at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells. It was built in 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972.

Photograph of the doorway to the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. There are double doors in white with glass windows. The door on the left has a sign warning against trespassing. The hotel was built in 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972.

Photograph of the top floor, called the "Cloud Room", at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. There is a balcony around the wall. Several of the windows have been punched out. The hotel was built in 1929 by architects Wyatt C. Hendrick and Co. Architects. It has been vacant since 1972.

Photograph of a doorway outside the old Stephens County Courthouse. There is a historic marker beyond the doorway.

Photograph of the doorway leading to the 1883 Stephens County Courthouse. It is an arch, which frames a historic marker.

Photograph of a historic plaque in Breckenridge, Texas. It reads: "Stephens County Courthouse. This ornate doorway was main entrance of the three-story red sandstone courthouse built here in 1883. Carved into these columns are the names of Architect J. E. Flanders, County Judge E. L. Walker, and three of the four commissioners. The fourth was omitted because he objected to the cost of the construction. A large cistern at the rear of the building provided water for the town. When the oil boom of the 1920s attracted more people to this area, and the old structure was replaced by a larger courthouse in 1926, this portal was left as a reminder of the county's pioneer heritage. (1975)"

Palo Pinto County Courthouse, built 1940, architects Preston M. Geren and M. A. Howell.

Parker County Courthouse, built 1885 by architects Dodson & Dudley.

Parker County Courthouse, built 1885, architects Dodson & Dudley

Parker County Courthouse, built 1885, architects Dodson & Dudley.

Parker County Courthouse, detail of windows. Parker County Courthouse, Weatherford, built 1885, architects Dodson & Dudley

Stephens County Courthouse, built 1926, architect David S. Castle

Photograph of academic administrators and academia onstage at the May 2010 masters commencement ceremony at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. They are dressed in black, green, blue, red and gold academic regalia. There are people seated in the background, watching the ceremony.

Photograph of a male speaker at the masters commencement ceremony for the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. The speaker is dressed in green and black graduation regalia. There are people seated in the background, watching the speaker.

Photograph of a woman speaking at the masters commencement ceremony at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. The woman is standing at a podium and wearing blue, black and gold graduation regalia. There are people seated in the background, listening to the speaker and watching the ceremony.

Photograph of a woman speaking at the masters commencement ceremony at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. The woman is standing at a podium and wearing a black dress. There are students seated in the background, listening to the speaker. The photo was taken from behind the podium.

Photograph of a female student dressed in graduation regalia at the masters commencement ceremony at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. She is wearing a black robe with a green and brown stole and black cords. There is a male student standing behind her.

Photograph of students at the masters commencement ceremony at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. The students are wearing black robes with white and gold stoles. There are people seated in the background, watching the graduates. Several of them smile towards the stage, while others look off to the side.

Photograph of students standing at the masters commencement ceremony at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. The students are wearing black graduation robes, white and gold stoles, and blue medals. There are people seated in the background, watching the ceremony.