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Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House
Photograph of Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House. It is a red building with a green painted stripe around the type. There is a sign for the Railroad Museum in the window.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cleburne Railroad Depot
Photograph of Cleburne's Railroad Depot. It is a small red brick building with a green roof.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, established 1877.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, doorway detail
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, doorway detail. Church established 1877.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Layland Museum
Photograph of the Layland Museum building in Cleburne, Texas. It is housed in the 1904 Carnegie Library.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Johnson County Courthouse
Photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse, while under renovation.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Johnson County Courthouse, tower detail
Photograph of the tower on top of the Johnson County Courthouse.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sante Fe Caboose at the Layland Museum, Cleburne
Sante Fe Caboose at the Layland Museum, Cleburne. ATSF 999457.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds
Photograph of a historic plaque in Cleburne, Texas. It reads: "Site of Old Picnic Grounds. Had wood, water, was used after 1854 start of Camp Henderson (named for land owner-townsite donor) for decisive public meetings. In 1867 Camp Henderson became county seat. Then men at 4th of July picnic here named town "Cleburne", for Civil War Commander of many local veterans. (1966)"
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Layland Museum, doorway detail
Photograph of the doorway to the Layland Museum. The name of the museum is written above the door, and its hours of operation are painted on the glass of the right door.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Carnegie Library Building
Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Carnegie Library Building. A Cleburne Public Library was begun in 1901 under the direction of the local women's club. In 1902 members of the organization met with New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie to secure funds for a building. His gift was matched by local contributions and this structure was completed in 1905. Featuring details of the Beaux Arts and Classical Revival styles and a second floor theater, it housed the library until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981."
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Johnson County Courthouse
Photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse in Cleburne, Texas. There is a clock tower on the roof, and cars are parked in front of the building.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Old Farmhouse Near Cleburne
Old farmhouse near Cleburne
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Sue Peterson
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Democratic Party Headquarters at the Civic Center in Venus
Front of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Civic Center in Venus
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fire Engine at Venus Fire Station
Old fire engine No. 2 parked outside of the Venus Fire Station
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
City Hall in the City of Venus
Photograph of the front door of Venus city hall. Entrance also serves the City of Venus Housing Authority. The town was called Venus after the modestly named daughter of a local Doctor. The town founder, a Mr. J. C. Smyth chose the name shortly after laying out the town site on what had been a cornfield. They got their post office in 1888 and according to the Handbook of Texas, the population had shot up to 10 people just in time for the 1890 census. Two railroads met at Venus and that turned the town into a beehive of activity. Thirteen businesses were reported in the mid 1890s. The railroads, or at least one of them, continue to be a presence in Venus. The town incorporated in 1903 and the population swelled to 800 during the prosperous years following World War I. During the Great Depression, Dallas and Fort Worth drew off many Venetians and by the early 40s, there was only one business left in Venus and that was about to close. In a touching show of support, the townspeople chipped in to save the business (a drugstore) from closing and turning Venus into a ghost. Today, the Venus …
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Johnson County Precinct 2 Road Sign
Johnson County Precinct 2 Road Sign
Date:
unknown
Creator:
John Joseph Geary II
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Russell's Beauty Shop and Drug Store
Interior of Russell's Beauty Shop and Drug Store in Venus
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bob Lamb
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Venus Department Store
Photograph of the storefront for Carney's Dress Shop and Cutting Factory inside of the Venus Department Store.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bob Lamb
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roscoe Wilson's Barber Shop
Roscoe Wilson's Barber Shop in Venus. Mr. Wilson died about 1970.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bob Lamb
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.W. Kennedy, 25 December 1905]
Letter from J.W. Kennedy to his fellow comrades.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
J.W. Kennedy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement, 25 May 1913]
Graduation announcement for the 1913 Senior class of Cleburne High School.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cleburne, Texas Baseball Players, 1906
Photo collage of the Cleburne baseball team in 1906. In the center of the collage is a studio photograph of the entire team with coach Doak Roberts seated in the center and young boy in front of him. Four members of the team are seated on the floor with the front two lying on the boy's knees. Surrounding the center photograph are thirteen studio portraits of the individual players with Coach Doak Roberts in the top center. Throughout the collage are cutouts of the players in action - catching the ball, batting and throwing. The players names are written illegibly underneath their pictures and the words, "Cleburne 1906" surround the center photograph. On the mat at the bottom is written, "In Group Doak Roberts, Bat Boy -"
Date:
1906
Creator:
Shaw
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties, Texas.
This book is a biographical view of Johnson and Hill counties and their history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Johnson and Hill county history. The book has various content including hundreds of brief biographies, including some illustrations.
Date:
1892
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History