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[The Baker Hotel Entrance]
Shown here is the main entrance to the Baker Hotel, which went directly into the hotel lobby. The hotel had twelve stories, of which all rooms were outside ones. They were reached by an elevator with the Baker Crest on it. The building was steam-heated, and hollow-tile partitions made each room quiet. There were no exterior fire escapes--just fire-proof stairwells. Note individuals on the veranda that are standing as well as sitting in deck chairs. Cars are parked on East Hubbard Street. (US Hwy 180). Some of the most famous (and some of the infamous) people have entered through this arcade. For example, Sam Goldwyn, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Sammy Kaye, Helen Keller, Clyde Barrow, Lyndon Johnson, Dr. Charles Mayo, Sam Rayburn, Tom Mix, Sophie Tucker, the Three Stooges, and Roy Rogers were all guests at the hotel at one time or another. This photograph was donated by Mrs. Guy Montgomery.
Date:
1936?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Crazy Sign]
This picture, looking east with the Baker Hotel in the background, of the Crazy Hotel sign was colorized by Mr. A.F. Weaver. The Crazy Sign was constructed in 1933 in the center of Mineral Wells and spanned Hubbard Street (US 180) at its intersection with Oak Avenue It was quite a landmark, as it was one of only two signs allowed by the Texas Department of Transportation to cross a highway maintained by the State. The sign was torn down on December 24, 1958, because--it was stated--that crickets and birds were wreaking havoc in the area. It was speculated that the Baker Hotel had pulled strings to have it removed, but no evidence was unearthed to prove the story.. The urgency of its removal during the Holiday Season was never explained; nor was it ever quite understood by the general public. It was sold for scrap some time later.
Date:
1936?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1935 An Income Tax Return for Boyce Ditto]
An individual U.S. income tax return for Boyce Ditto for 1935. (Boyce Ditto's Last Will and Testament contained a bequest of money to build the current Mineral Wells Library, which bears his name.)
Date:
February 20, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Road to Mineral Wells]
The 1936 opening of the brick highway from Mineral Wells to Weatherford, now known as Highway US 180. This was a Works Project Administration (WPA) highway, built during the early "Great Depression" recovery period. The photograph is looking west toward Mineral Wells, and the Baker Hotel may be seen faintly on the horizon at left center of the picture.
Date:
1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, November 6, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 6, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, January 10, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 10, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, February 28, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 28, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, April 10, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 10, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, August 28, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 28, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, October 16, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 16, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 24, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, September 18, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 18, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
July 24, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, June 5, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 5, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, January 31, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 31, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, February 14, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 14, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, October 2, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 2, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, March 20, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 20, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 4, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 17, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
July 17, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, January 17, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 17, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 11, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 11, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, November 27, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 27, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 30, 1936
Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 30, 1936
Creator:
Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History