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[Bethlehem Lutheran Church]
Photograph of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church (located at White St) in Round Top, Texas.
Date:
March 7, 1985
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bridle and Bit.
Patent for improvements to Bridles and Bits, specifically what are known as stranglers, used to easily gain control over an animal by exerting pressure on its nose, operated by a slight pull on the auxiliary reins. This patent also provides for a device which activates the strangler when the driver releases it and the animal steps on it.
Date:
April 7, 1914
Creator:
Hentschel, Andrew J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cotton Comp.]
Photograph of the Cotton Comp. (located at James & Main St) in Schulenburg, Texas.
Date:
June 7, 1975
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Crofton]
Photograph of the Crofton (located at near Winchester) in Texas.
Date:
July 7, 1980
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Design for a Fence-Post.
Design patent for a fence-post which consists of flanges at the edges of the post, with their openings, and the base-piece turned at right angles to the post.
Date:
November 7, 1899
Creator:
Tabken, William
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, cornerstone detail
Photograph of a cornerstone at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The text on the cornerstone reads "Fayette County, April 9th 1891, J.R. Gordon, Architect, Martin Burns & Johnsen, Builders." There is also a masonic symbol, "La Fayette Lodge, No. 34, A.F. & A.M., A. L. 5891."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, detail of stonework.
Photograph of the stonework at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It includes Belton white limestone, blue sandstone quarried near Muldoon, and Red Pecos sandstone.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, detail of windows
Photograph of the windows at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The glass is set into red wood, and there are wooden shutters inside. There are carved stone squares between each level of windows.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange
Photograph of a meridian stone on the grounds of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads "Fayette Co. Meridian, erected A.D. 1878"
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "Lost Pine Tree. "I dedicate this tree to the people of Fayette County, their historic past, ambitious present, and glorious future." Lady Bird Johnson, July 7, 1867. Through the efforts of congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle, 10th Congressional District and others, the above dedication was made possible."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Photograph of the base of a lamp post on the ground of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "County Heritage: Fayette County was settled by members of the Old Three-Hundred, and created from Bastrop and Colorado Counties. It was named for the Marquis de LaFayette, and the county seat for his chateau in France. With dedication and perseverance, our forefathers gave the county its rich heritage and a prominent place in history. The Mier Expedition and Dawson's Company contributed to its early historical background, and the remains of these courageous men now lie on Monument Hill. The county has contributed many of its young men to keep the peace of this great nation, and this edifice will stand as a monument to their loyalty, courage, and sacrifice."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "County Commissioners Court, 1967, County Judge, Ike J. Petras; Commissioners: Gunther Behrens, Precinct 1; Clinton P. Krause, Precinct 2; Eddie Zouzalik, Precinct 3; Henry Dittrich, Precinct 4 ".
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "County Officials, 1838. Chief Justice, Andrew Rabb; County Clerk, David S. Kornegay; Sheriff, John Breeding; Tax Assessor, Michael R. Goheen; County Surveyor, Thomas Green; Coroner, Socrates Darling; District Clerk, Jerome B. Alexander".
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post
Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "Fayette County, Texas, Created by an act of Congress, Republic of Texas, December 14, 1837".
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, the Dawson Memorial
Photograph of the Dawson Memorial on the Fayette County Courthouse grounds in La Grange. It reads: "To the memory of the men who drew the black bean and were shot at Salado, Mexico, March 24th, 1843."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, the Dawson Memorial
Photograph of the Dawson Memorial on the Fayette County Courthouse grounds in La Grange. It reads: "Erected by the state of Texas to the memory of her defenders. Captain N. H. Dawson and his command, who fell at the Battle of Salado Texas, Sept. 18th, 1842. (Correction) Captain Nicholas Mosby Dawson and 36 other volunteers were killed near Salado Creek in Bexar County."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, the Dawson Memorial
Photograph of the Dawson Memorial on the ground of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It says "Mier Prisoners."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse grounds, the Dawson Memorial
Photograph of the Dawson Memorial on the Fayette County Courthouse grounds in La Grange. This side reads "Dawson's Men." Local businesses pictured in the background include Gold Crown Hallmark, City Grocery, Exxon, and Schmidt Jewelry.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, La Grange
Photograph of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The photo was taken looking upwards at the flagpole mounted on a corner of the building.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, La Grange
Photograph of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It is a four-story building made of white and red stone with a clock tower at the top. A Texas flag flies from the left corner of the courthouse, and other buildings can be seen in the background.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, La Grange
Photograph of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange from the front. It is a four-story building made of white and red stones with a clock tower at the top. The Dawson Memorial stands on the sidewalk leading to the entrance. There are hedges and trees on both sides of the walk.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, La Grange
Photograph of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The building is made of stone, and the doors of wood.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Courthouse, La Grange, detail of clocktower
Photograph of the clock tower of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. There is a window with yellow shutters under the clock face, and under the window there is carved stone. The roof is green, and there is a weathervane at its point.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fayette County Korean and Vietnam Veterans plaque
Photograph of a Veterans Memorial in Fayette County. It reads: "Korean Veterans: Lowell W. Greenwood, William L. Guyton, Harvey E. Holub, Edward P. Machala, Charlie J. Mares, Edgar E. Michalek, William D. Ware, Oscar Williams. Vietnam Veterans: Jackson Dillon Barnes, Edward Hugo Beyer, Edgar J. Brossman, Harold Paul Degner, Floyd Wayne Kaase, Arnold John Kulhanek, Robert James Stavinoha, Willie Ray Thompson, Robert E. Urbanovsky, Gerald J. Walla."
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History