American Veterans War Memorial, Comanche County

Photograph of a veterans memorial located on the Comanche County Courthouse grounds. It is Sponsored by Amvets Post 43 and Ladies Auxiliary, and was dedicated May 28, 1989. It reads "Dedicated in memory of all veterans who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (A.T.S.F.) Train Engine, #1080

Photograph of the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (A.T.S.F.) Train Engine, #1080. The words "Safety First A.T. & S.F." are written in white paint on the side of the black train locomotive.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger

Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brown County Museum of History

Photograph of the Brown County Museum of History, housed in the former Brown County Jail. There is a sign that says "Brown County Museum of History" outside the building. An orange cherry picker and a ladder lead up to a man standing on the roof.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brownwood Harvey House, Historic Plaque

Photograph of a historic plaque for the Brownwood Harvey House. It says: "Built in 1914 immediately east of Brownwood Sante Fe railroad depot, this was one of a series of restaurants operated along the Santa Fe line by the Fred Harvey Company, products of railroad agent Fred Harvey's idea to provide superior food and lodging for travelers. The Harvey House was popular from its opening day. The restaurant and hotel closed in 1937, but reopened to serve military personnel when Camp Bowie was established in World War II. It closed permanently in 1945 as passenger railroad travel declined in the era of prosperity following the war. Typical of railroad structures built in the southwest during this period by the Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe Railroad, the structure features elements of Spanish mission revival style with its red tile hipped roof and decorative brackets." There is another plaque above the historic marker, which says: "Santa Fe Railroad Harvey House has been listed in the national register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior. 1976."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brownwood Sante Fe Passenger Depot

Photograph of the Brownwood Sante Fe Train depot. It is a white and brown building, with green windows and doors. There is a large yard with small trees in front of the building.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brownwood Sante Fe Passenger Depot, Historic Plaque

Photograph of a historic plaque at the Brownwood Sante Fe Passenger Depot. It reads: "Railroad construction began in Brown County in 1884, and the first train arrived in Brownwood in 1885. This depot was designed by Jarvis Hunt of Chicago and built in 1909 by the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company. It accommodated traffic from a major rail junction between California and Texas and led to increased regional development. Passenger train usage peaked during World War II as 15 trains came through here daily. Architectural features include solid red brick construction with stucco finish. Broad round arches, a 7-bay primary facade and a hipped red tile roof." Another plaque above the historic one reads: "Santa Fe Railroad Depot has been listed in the national register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior, 1976."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County. It is a statue of a man standing beside a horse.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. It says, "Charles H. Noyes (1896-1917). Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes Ranch. His father and mother, Gus and Lula Noyes, erected monument in 1919 as a tribute to their son and all Texas cowboys. Pompeo Coppin of Chicago studied horses two years before sculpting statue."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear plaque

Photograph of a plaque at the rear of the Charles H. Noyes monument. It says, "Erected in memory of Chas. H. Noyes by his parents, Lula and Gus Noyes. Chas. H. Noyes. Born in Texas December 30, 1895. Died from an accidental fall with his horse at his father's ranch in Concho County, Texas, February 11, 1917. Gone from us but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade, sweetest thoughts shall ever linger around the spot where thou art laid. Is death an eternal sleep or shall we meet again?"
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view. The horse is fully visible, but only the top of the man's hat can be seen.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cheapo Depot in Brownwood

Photograph of the Cheapo Depot in Brownwood, Texas. An old rusty truck and another car are parked in front of it.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coleman County Courthouse

Photograph of the Coleman County Courthouse. A sign reading "Welcome to Coleman" stands to the right of the sidewalk leading to the front entrance, and a car is parked to the left.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coleman County Courthouse Bell Memorial

Photograph of the Coleman County Courthouse Bell Memorial. The bell hangs in an open brick structure. There is a plaque on the left brick column, and a place where a plaque was removed on the right side.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Comanche City Hall

Photograph of the Comanche City Hall building. There are multiple signs on and around the building that declare its purpose. A blue truck is driving past in the foreground.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Concho County Courthouse

Photograph of Concho County Courthouse and surrounding lawn. The courthouse is made of stone and has a red roof. There is a historic marker just outside the iron fence that surrounds the building.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Concho County Courthouse courtroom interior

Photograph of the Concho County Courthouse courtroom interior.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Concho County Courthouse, historic plaque

Photograph of the historic plaque at Concho County Courthouse. It says: "First permanent courthouse for Concho County. Built in 1886, replacing crude early structure. Architects were the brothers F. E. and Oscar Ruffini who also constructed the first main building at the University of Texas. As F. E. Ruffini lived only long enough to draw plans for this courthouse, his brother completed it. Architecture is 'French Second Empire.' Use of rusticated stone - which came from a quarry only a few miles away - is unusual in this style. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962"
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Concho County Courthouse, interior detail of tin ceiling and staircase

Photograph of the tin ceiling and staircase at the Concho County Courthouse.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Confederate Veterans Memorial, Comanche County

Photograph of a Confederate Veterans Memorial, Comanche County located on the Courthouse grounds. It reads: "Confederate Veterans. Not for fame or reward, not for place or rank, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity but in simple obedience to duty as they understood it, for four weary years these brave men suffered all, sacrificed all, dared all, and facing death carried the banners of the Confederacy. THese soldiers offered their lives on the altar of their country's liberty. Dedicated by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, 2nd Texas Frontier District, Camp 104, and patriotic citizens who generously contributed. A. D. 2002."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cow sign, $233,000,000.00 in Milk Sales Annually

Photograph of a sign in Stephenville advertising local dairy industry statistics.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr. Pepper Museum in Dublin

Photograph of the Dublin Dr. Pepper Museum and Old Doc's Soda Shop in Dublin, TX. In front of the building is a statue, "Sweet Inspirations" depicting the plant's owner, Bill Kloster -- "Mr. Dr Pepper" -- offering a bottle of Dr. Pepper to a little girl.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr. Pepper sign in Dublin, Texas

Photograph of an advertising billboard for Dr. Pepper in Dublin. The girl on the swing actually swings back and forth.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Erath County Courthouse, Stephenville

Photograph of the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville. It is a four-story building made of red and white stones with a clock tower at the top. There is a flagpole in front of the building, and trees on the lawn on either side of the entrance.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History