An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

Photograph of the Colorado Steam Laundry, housed in a red brick building at the corner of an intersection in Colorado City.

Patent for a new and improved door check. This design "is to provide a means for preventing the jarring and noise incident to the sudden stoppage of a door or window-blind in closing . . . and to this end it consists of a hinge having one leaf provided with a case or box extending laterally from the back thereof, the said case or box inclosing a spring-actuated bolt which normally projects beyond the point of the leaf, and is arranged to engage with the other leaf of the hinge when the door is closed" (lines 7-19).

Photograph of the George Herman Mahon monument. There is a bust of Mahon atop the monument. A plaque under the bust says "George Herman Mahon (1900-1985) reared in Mitchell County. First United States Congressman elected to 19th District (elected to 22 terms, 1934-1978). Chairman, appropriations committee (1964-1978). Mitchell County attorney (1926-1927). 32nd Judicial District Attorney (1927-1934). A Statesman."

Photograph of the Heart of West Texas Museum. The view of the building is obscured by tall trees, and there is a white cannon to the left.

Photograph of a sign outside the Heart of West Texas Museum. It reads: "City of Colorado City, Heart of West Texas Museum, Special Events: Chief Lone Wolf Exhibit."

Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Physician and Leader Dr. Preston C. Coleman (1853 - 1932). Born in Tennessee. Graduated from University of Louisville (KY.). Coming in 1883 to Colorado City, rode horseback or by buggy to ranches in 100-mile radius, practicing here rest of his life. Religion, medicine, and education were his chief concerns. He was a Texas & Pacific Railroad surgeon; 1895-96 president, Texas Medical Association; a fellow, American College of Surgeons; an elder in his church; moderator, 1930, Texas Presbyterian Synod; trustee, 1906-31, Austin College (Sherman); Vice President for life, West Texas Chamber of Commerce; was called "Father of Texas Tech" University. (1972)"

Photograph of a historic marker in Colorado City. It reads: "The Founding of Colorado City. Founded, 1880, at the crossing of the Colorado River and Texas & Pacific Railroad right-of-way: central shipping point and supply depot for the sprawling cattle ranches of west Texas and New Mexico. From 1880 (when A. W. Dunn opened his dirt-floor. Tent-roof General Store) to 1890. The boisterous cattle town garnered notoriety as well as fame. The largest community between Fort Worth and El Paso. Colorado City had more millionaires than any other Texas town and the most saloons in the west. Law and order was housed in a dugout at the edge of town. Where a company of Texas Rangers made all men check their guns. Modest, courageous Ranger Dick Ware was elected first sheriff in 1881. Population soared from 700 to 5,000 in the first two years. As cowboys, cattlemen, merchants, and (as a visitor said) "any number of bummers", vied for space. The first sermon was preached in a saloon and the town "jail" was a chain attached to a mesquite tree, but citizens could find beauty in the lantern-glow from dozens of tents in the center of town. Althought drought and …

Patent for lubricator for axles of buggies, wagons, and other vehicles.

MITCHELL COUNTY COURT HOUSE. Built 1924, architect David Castle.

State Of Texas 1936. Mitchell County monument on courthouse grounds

Mitchell County settled after Indians left Texas in 1875, one of 128 counties created (Aug. 21, 1876) from Bexar Territory covering west Texas to the panhandle and El Paso. Named for Mitchell brothers, Asa and Eli, Texas war for independence veterans. Organized Jan. 10, 1881, when the railroad came, making county seat Colorado City west Texas "mother city" and first boom town. Oil, sheep and cattle ranching center, historic sites include Comanche Indian Village, Seven Wells, Last Buffalo Watering Hole, annual events: Colorado City Frontier Roundup and Tumbleweed Festival. (1965)

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Patent for a reboiler designed to remove the air from water so that it may be formed into ice. Illustrations included.