Photograph of a Christmas parade float. There is an artificial house with a sculpture on it consisting of a Santa Clause figure in a sled attached by a metal rod and tinsel rope to eight reindeer. Beside the house is a tree and dog. Text on the side of the float says "T'was the Night Before Christmas." In the background, there is a crowd of people; behind them are buidings, one with signs that say "Mack Eplen's Cafeteria" and "Cafeteria."

Photograph of the "Star of Wonder, Star of Night" float at a Christmas Parade in Abilene. A crowd is watching by the side of the street in front of Mack Eplen's Cafeteria and other buildings. There are cars parked on the street.

Photograph of a military float at a Christmas Parade in Abilene. A crowd is watching by the side of the street in front of Mack Eplen's Cafeteria and another building. There are cars parked on the street.

Photograph of The Christmas Story float at a Christmas Parade in Abilene. A man and woman are in rocking chairs with children sitting in front of a fireplace on the float. A crowd is watching by the side of the street in front of Mack Eplen's Cafeteria and another building. There are cars parked on the street.

Photograph of a float in a Christmas parade. There is a star and multiple people on the float. There are spectators watching the parade on both sides of the street. The photograph was taken near a cafeteria.

Photograph of a float in a Christmas parade. There is a sailor walking next to the left side of the float. There are spectators watching the parade on both sides of the street.

Photograph of the exterior view of a building under construction identified as First State Bank on Oak Street. The front exterior of the building is in tact, and the back is a large frame made up of metal beams. Along the edge of the building, there are cars parked. In the front of the building, there is a sign with the visible text "1st State Bank."

Photograph of the exterior of a building under construction identified as First State Bank on Oak Street. There are several unidentified men working on a wooden platform. The men are building a brick wall next to a metal frame. On the platform, there are tables with mortar, bricks, and rubble. In the background, there is a view of the tops of other buildings; signs on the first building say "Garage" and "Dependable Champion Sp[ark] Plugs." Signs on the further building say "Dependable Champion Spark Plugs" and Barre[tt]'s Parts and Equip[men]t."

Photograph of a portion of an electric plant identified as W. T. U. Power Plant. There are several electric poles with wires leading off of them.

Photograph of a man loading a forklift with compressed cotton in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of a group of unidentified men centered around a piece of machinery at Abilene Compress. Part of the machinery is covered by a cloth, and three men are lifting it with a dolly. There are metal pipes going from the ground to the ceiling, as well as other metal machine parts. In the background, there is other machinery.

Photograph of the exterior of two stores identified as Waddington's and Les Femmes on Cypress Street. There are clothed mannequins in the display window of Waddington's; text on the front of the building says "Waddington's Ladies Apparel." There are shoes in the display window of Les Femmes; text on the front of the building says "Les Femmes Fashion Footwear." In the foreground, there is a parking meter, street, and partial view of a car.

Photograph of the Partin Real Estate building on N. 4th St. in Abilene. The two story brick building is on a street corner with cars parked around it.

Photograph of the Partin Real Estate building on N. 4th St. in Abilene. The two story brick building is on a street corner with cars parked around it.

Photograph of the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people around the pool area with palm trees, buildings, and decor in the background.

Photograph of an aerial view of the Sands Hotel in Abilene. The hotel has a courtyard, swim area, and parking around the buildings. The surrounding area is barren.

Photograph of the pool area at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people around the pool area with picnic areas and diving boards.

Photograph of the dining area at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. there are tables and chairs in a room with curtains along the wall and modern design.

Photograph of a guest room at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are two beds, a table and lamps, chairs, curtains, and art in the room.

Photograph of a room at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are two couches, a table and lamp, chairs, and art in the room.

Photograph of a Kiwanis Club meeting at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people in line getting food at a table with more sitting at tables in the background.

Photograph of a Kiwanis Club meeting at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people sitting at tables under a pavilion by the pool.

Photograph of a Kiwanis Club meeting at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people sitting at tables under a pavilion near the pool area. There is a wagon on the right.

Photograph of an exterior view of the Sands Hotel that appears to be taken in an empty parking lot. A factory can been seen in the background.