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Cadillac Ranch
Photograph of the 1974 art installation by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels in Amarillo, TX known as 'Cadillac Ranch'.
Date:
April 15, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cadillac Ranch
Photograph of the 1974 art installation by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels in Amarillo, TX known as 'Cadillac Ranch'.
Date:
April 15, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Panoramic View of Cadillac Ranch
Panoramic Photograph of the 1974 art installation by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels in Amarillo, TX known as 'Cadillac Ranch'.
Date:
April 15, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ozymandias Marker]
Photograph of the marker located near the sculpture "Ozymandias on the Plains." There is a metal plaque set at an angle in a stone, which is is covered in graffiti; the marker is in a similar style as other Texas State Historical Association Markers, but lacks identifying information.
Date:
April 15, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alpine Train Depot
Track-side photograph of the Alpine Train Depot, commissioned by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and built in 1946.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Captain Albion E. Shepard House
Exterior Photograph of the Entrance to the Captain Albion E. Shepard House in Marathon, TX. A Texas Historical Commision Marker reads: In 1883, completion occurred of the extension of tracks by the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway (G.H. & S.A. Ry.) Line located between El Paso and San Antonio. Retired sea captain Albion E. Shepard arrived in the region as a railroad surveyor. He acquired much land in the area, including Section 18, Block 4 of the G.H. & S.A. Railway survey. Tradition documents the naming of Marathon to Captain Shepardās observations of the similarity of the valley and its encircling hills to Marathon, Greece, where the mountains meet the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. At this site, Captain Shepard applied for a post office in September 1882 where he became the first postmaster. He deeded Section 18 to his son Ben Shepard for the creation of the Marathon townsite on December 6, 1885 on an existing siding of the railroad. Captain Shepard established āIron Mountain Ranchā on 58 sections of ranchland bought from F. W. Folts on March 10, 1882, located in the Glass Mountains along the north line of the Marathon Basin. The ranch was stocked with ā¦
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Enlisted Men's Quarters. Fort Davis
Southwest facing photograph of the remains of one of the Enlisted Men's Barracks in Fort Davis National Historic Site. The park's visitor center, Officer's Row, and Sleeping Lion Mountain can be seen in the background.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Davis Parade Grounds and Officers' Row
Panoramic Image of the Parade Grounds at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Pictured from right to left: Sleeping Lion's Mountain, Officers' row, flag pole, and the Enlisted Men's Barracks. In the far distance can be seen the North Ridge, Two-Story Officers Quarters, and the Post Chapel.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Davis Wagon
Wagon located next to the Commissary Storehouse in Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas. The North Ridge of the Davis Mountains, remains of the bakery, and one of the two-story Officer's Quarters can be seen in the background.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Marathon Baptist Church
Photograph of the Marathon Baptist Church, est. 1898, completed in 1910.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Marathon Historical Museum
Southward facing photograph of adobe structure with metal roof housing the Marathon Historical Museum. An affixed Texas State Historical Survey Committee marker reads: "FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE Oldest school building in Brewster County. Built in 1888. Used for all public meetings and all elections. Restored in 1928 by Ladies of Marathon Study Club. Is known as the Club House. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965."
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Old Jailhouse. Marathon, TX
Photograph of Jailhouse (located at Southwest corner South Avenue C and 2nd) in Marathon, Texas.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Chapel, Fort Davis
North-facing photograph of the Fort Chapel at Fort Davis National Historic Site. A two story Officer's Quarters is visible in the background.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Saint Mary's Catholic Church]
Photograph of the Saint Mary's Catholic Church (located at Southeast corner Avenue C and North 3rd) in Marathon, Texas.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
South Pacific Depot - Rear Facade
Photograph of the rear side of the old Southern Pacific Railroad depot. (Located at 3rd and Ave. J.)
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tiny Target
Photograph of an abandoned cinderblock building located on U.S. 90 approx. half-way between Alpine and Marathon, TX. Building is affixed with Target wordmark and logo. A single red shopping cart sits outside. Smith Peak is visible in the background.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Flag at Fort Davis National Historic Site
Northward facing photograph from the Fort Davis National Historic Site parade grounds towards the chapel, officers quarters, and the North Ridge.
Date:
September 24, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Casa Grande Peak
Photograph of Casa Grande Peak in Big Bend National Park.
Date:
September 25, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Homer Wilson Ranch and Carousel Mountain
Photograph of the Homer Wilson Ranch nestled within Blue Creek Canyon under Carousel Mountain in Big Bend National Park.
Date:
September 25, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mule Ear Peaks
Photograph of the Mule Ear Peaks in Big Bend National Park.
Date:
September 25, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Panoramic view from Sotol Vista Overlook
West-southwest facing panorama from the Sotol Vista Overlook in Big Bend National Park. Goat Mountain and Buro Mesa frame the photograph. Kit Mountain sits in front of Santa Elana Canyon which flanks the Mesa de Anguila and Sierra Ponce. Mountains within the Parque Nacional CaƱon de Santa Elena rise in the distance.
Date:
September 25, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sam Nail Ranch
Remains of walls and a windmill on the Sam Nail Ranch in Big Bend National Park.
Date:
September 25, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Milky Way in the Chisos Mountains
Photograph of the Milky Way Galaxy as seen from the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park.
Date:
September 26, 2019, 10:11 p.m.
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boss Bird David Tinsley Grave Terlingua Cemetery
Above ground stone memorial of David Tinsley 1938-2014. Gravesite is adorned with chickens; cross appears to be constructed from airplane propellers which reads "BOSSBIRD" on the vertical axis.
Date:
September 27, 2019
Creator:
Hicks, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History