Blanco Sheet

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:125000
Date: 1903
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fredericksburg Sheet

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:125000
Date: 1906
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Double Acting Pump (open access)

Double Acting Pump

Patent for a double acting pump. Illustration included.
Date: December 14, 1909
Creator: Holekamp, Richard G.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pin-Box and Fastener. (open access)

Pin-Box and Fastener.

Patent for a pin box fastener, which holds the tape inside the box while allowing the pins to be withdrawn.
Date: September 22, 1908
Creator: Kimbler, Henry Randolphus
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cleaning Implement. (open access)

Cleaning Implement.

Patent for a cleaning tool for cleaning chicken coops, sidewalk edges, or removing ice, which combines a scraper/digger, broom, and brush and which fits in small spaces.
Date: July 14, 1908
Creator: Kuettner, Max
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Poultry Feeder and Waterer (open access)

Poultry Feeder and Waterer

Patent for a feeder designed to supply food and water to poultry.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Kuettner, Max
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marking Attachment for Planters (open access)

Marking Attachment for Planters

Patent for a marking attachment for planters, designed primarily for row markers. Illustrations included.
Date: August 20, 1907
Creator: Spenrath, Max
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Brush (open access)

Rotary Brush

Patent for a brush operated by a motor. Illustrations included.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Stoerr, Max & Kuettner, Max
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Footboard and Guard-Rail for Street-Cars. (open access)

Footboard and Guard-Rail for Street-Cars.

Patent for street car foot boards and guardrails that fold up and close the side passageways.
Date: July 16, 1901
Creator: Wassenich, Frank W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hame and Trace Connector. (open access)

Hame and Trace Connector.

Patent for a hame and trace connector for horse harnesses, which can be used for different size horses and attaches securely.
Date: December 8, 1908
Creator: Wren, Benjamin F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History