City Hall

Postcard with a colorized image of City Hall in Taylor Texas, viewed from a corer to show the front and one side. It is a two-story building with classic-style architecture and a tower above the entrance. Correspondence on the back says: "Taylor Sept. 34 - 1915. Dear Laura! I'm now in Taylor I came home two weeks agoe [sic] was in Round Rock too but you was not there. I'm been [...] on the country and came home today best regards from Mrs. Sandstrom"
Date: September 24, 1916
Creator: Sandstrom, Mrs.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

200 Block North Porter Street

Photograph of 200 Block North Porter St. showing the City Garage on the left, a hotel in the middle, and the railroad depot on the right. Note the Model T automobiles parked along the unpaved street.
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

I. and G.N. Station

Postcard of the International and Great Northern Railroad depot in Taylor, Texas.
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bird Eye View of Taylor

Postcard of an elevated view of Main Street, looking northwest from Second Street. Correspondence on the back: "Mr. O. Connor - have you got anybody to help you or do you want me at [...]. We only worked 9 hours a day here & can make up for my [...] We are about th[r]ough with the Barn & can come any time if you want me they are going to work on the house in about two weeks if you want me let me know at once if not I will help on the House. JT."
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Buggy Dressed for Parade

Photograph of a decorated wagon with two women aboard. A man stands at the front, holding the horse's bridle. Note the muddy roads.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Christian Church in Taylor

Postcard of the Christian Church in Taylor. There is correspondence on the back and front in English.
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Bakery Parade Float

Photograph of the City Bakery's parade float, constructed on a wagon pulled by four horses. Note the muddy unpaved street. Exact event or holiday being honored is unknown.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall, Taylor, Texas

Postcard of the 1905-1935 Taylor City Hall, located on Heritage Square in downtown Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of card in English.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall, Taylor, Texas

Postcard of the 1905-1935 Taylor City Hall, located on Heritage Square in downtown Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of card in faded English.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cotton Compress & Bales

Color postcard of cotton compress and warehouse with cotton bales ready to ship.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Decorated Pony Cart

Photograph of a cart decorated in patriotic regalia for a parade. The cart contains a young boy and an older girl, both in costume. The cart is pulled by two white horses, with two African American men holding the bridles. Note the unpaved and muddy streets, and the Christian Church in the background, located at the corner of 6th Street and Talbot, Taylor.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Early Parade

Photograph of an early parade, view from the corner of Second Street, looking north on Main Street. Spectators stand at the edge of the muddy street.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ed Konarek Blacksmith Shop

Postcard of Ed Konarek Blacksmith Shop, located on South Main Street in Taylor. Unidentified man working on a carriage wheel.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Farmers State Bank in Thrall

Photograph of Farmers State Bank in Thrall. Note the Model T Ford parked along the street and the dog standing at the bank entrance.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fire Wagons Dressed For Parade

Photograph of Taylor Fire Department Fire Wagon decorated for a city parade.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fire Wagons Dressed For Parade

Photograph of two Taylor Fire Department fire wagons decorated for a parade. Note some children near the bay to the right.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fire Wagons Dressed For Parade

Photograph of two Taylor Fire Department fire wagons decoraded for a parade.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Firemen & Engines Postcard

Postcard of the Taylor Fire Department with two fire trucks at the east side of Taylor City Hall.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church, Taylor, Tex

Postcard of the First Baptist Church of Taylor, located on West 6th Street, Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of card, possibly in Czech.
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas

Postcard of the First Baptist Church, located on West 6th Street in Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of the card in Swedish.
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Christian Church

Photograph of of the First Christian Church, Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of card in English.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Grade, Taylor School

Postcard of class picture of the first grade students at the Taylor School. Students are standing on the steps at the school entrance. No correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Presbyterian Church, Taylor, Texas

Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church in Taylor.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Foster's Laundry

Photograph of Foster's Laundry, located at 205 E. Third Street. Employees stand on the front walkway with a horse-drawn delivery cart. Note the elevated water tank to the right rear of the building.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History