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[Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas]
Downtown Sanger looking east along Bolivar Street from the corner on Fifth Street. The native stone wall marks the edge of the square.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chamber of Commerce Saturday drawing]
Many people gather in downtown Sanger each Saturday for a cash drawing. Entries for the drawing were obtained by making a purchase from participating merchants during the preceding week. George W. (Speedy) Sullivan, standing on truck conducting the drawing. George A. Sullivan standing arms akimbo with straw hat.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dismantling old water tower, full shot]
The crane is in place to dismantle the minicipal water tower. Originally purchased October 15, 1923 for $5,650 from Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Co. Dallas, TX. Held 50,000 gallons of water.
Date:
March 15, 1999
Creator:
Henderson, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dismantling old water tower, lowering the top]
A crane lowers the top of the municipal water tower originally built in 1923.
Date:
March 15, 1999
Creator:
Henderson, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dismantling old water tower, removing the top]
A crane removing the top half of the tank of the municipal water tower. The tower was erected in 1923 and held 50,000 gallons of water.
Date:
March 15, 1999
Creator:
Henderson, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dr. Wall and Dan Davis]
Outside of store displaying Coca Cola sign, Dr. Wall (Dentist) & Dan Davis are mock fighting for the camera.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Electric power plant equipment]
Transformers loaded on flatbed truck will replace old diesel engine power generators.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Electric power plant installation]
Workers install new equipment at the original Sanger power plant.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ella Warren's Insurance Office]
Office in back part of First National Bank. Pictured are "Miss Ella" Warren with her partner RW Walten, Curtis Warren and Rev. J.L. Ratcliff Pastor of First Baptist Church. "Miss Ella" was the first woman in Sanger to receive the outstanding citizen award.
Date:
1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Baptist Church - Sanger, Texas
Stone building that later housed the Landmark Baptist Church. Building is located on the southeast corner of Cherry and 4th Streets.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First National Bank]
Building on the corner of 3rd and Bolivar Streets. In 1899 Mr. Berry came to Sanger and with B.L. and J. W. Spencer bought the Farmers Bank of Sanger, changing the name to Farmers & Merchants Bank. It was chartered as First National Bank of Sanger in 1905.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First National Bank lobby]
Ballard Powell, Gwen Beeman Pate (Mrs. Hugh), and A.M. Beeman (taller man) stand behind the counter of the First National Bank in Sanger, Texas.
Date:
1937~/1943~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First public water tower]
Dan Davis and Charlie Henderson owned and operated the first public water utility and electric power plant in Sanger. This water tank on wooden platform and tower, with work sheds and picket fence in foreground was built in 1906. It was on the south east corner of 4th and Locust Streets.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gaskins Drug Store]
Gaskins Drug Store, NE corner of 3rd and Bolivar streets. Shows typical soda fountain. At register: W H Gaskin, on his right: Duncan Davidson, opposite them: Dan Davis, Jeweler
Date:
1912~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gentle Ambulance]
Man, woman and child in front seat of an ambulance with two nurses and the "patient" in back. Probably a 1928 Cadillac limousine.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gipson & Babb General Store]
Front of Gipson & Babb Drugs & General Merchandise in Hunt County. Five men in western dress on front porch, one man on horseback. Hand made signs for ice cold drinks and one for long distance telephone.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Goodview School students and teachers]
Small brick schoolhouse with thirty students and four (?) teachers. The building was located on the southeast corner of Metz and View Roads. Front row: First three unidentified, Alfred Coggins, J.C. Barnes, ___Barnes, Ouida Miller Anderson, Bernice Wade, Helen Christian, unknown, Junior Stinson, four unknown, Foy Stinson, Coy Stinson Second row: Nellie Mae Christian, J.B. Wise, Orville Andrews, Lemon Ausband, Bethany Waide, Pearl Lanier Klum, Charlie Mae Stinson, Louise Gilbert, Gibson Lanier, unknown, Gladys Baker, Joe Bob Farrell, unknown. Back row: Frances Barnes, Alyne Seale, Mildred Touchstone, unknown
Date:
1925~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Grading Bolivar Street]
Tractors, one possibly steam, grading the road. Early wooden structures and one brick or stone building on right. Man on left is Dr. Ervin Howard, first doctor in Sanger. May 23, 1892
Date:
May 23, 1892
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Home of Silk Finish Flour, Sanger, Texas
Aerial picture of mill, yard and outbuildings located on the east side of 2nd Street between Pecan and Plum Streets.. The mill was established in 1897.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jeweler Dan Davis]
Interior of Gaskin Drug Store shows glass display case holding watches and jewery. Magazine rack in the foreground and Cigar poster on the wall flank Dan Davis, who not only sold, but also repaired watches.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John & Lela Cafe]
Ice storm hits cafe on the SW corner of 5th & Bolivar. Coca Cola signs displayed prominently.
Date:
January 26, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kimbell Mill and Elevator
Elevator, mill and residence located on the east side of 2nd Street between Pecan and Plum Streets.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Methodist Church - Sanger, Texas
Methodist Church located on the northwest corner of Locust and 5th Streets.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Municipal Light and Power
Two story city power plant, water tower and 1938 Dodge truck. Building is located on the southwest corner of Bolivar and 2nd Streets.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History