[Austin Ave Methodist Church in Waco, Texas]

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Postcard image of the Methodist Church on Austin Ave. in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from an across the street vantage point allowing all of the building to be seen. The Gothic style church has noticeable stained glass windows and one large spire. Trees are positioned near both sets of steps leading up to the entrances of the church. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. George Minier from San Antonio, Texas. The church was located at 12th Street and Austin Avenue.

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1 postcard : col. ill. ; 14 x 9 cm.

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Cann, William A. 1915.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2018 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 85 times, with 4 in the last month. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Postcard image of the Methodist Church on Austin Ave. in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from an across the street vantage point allowing all of the building to be seen. The Gothic style church has noticeable stained glass windows and one large spire. Trees are positioned near both sets of steps leading up to the entrances of the church. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. George Minier from San Antonio, Texas. The church was located at 12th Street and Austin Avenue.

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1 postcard : col. ill. ; 14 x 9 cm.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: PTBW_2018-018
  • Accession or Local Control No: 4053
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1212863

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Rescuing Texas History, 2018

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, newspaper articles, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • 1915

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  • Dec. 29, 2019, 4:27 p.m.

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  • March 17, 2024, 8:24 p.m.

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Cann, William A. [Austin Ave Methodist Church in Waco, Texas], postcard, 1915; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1212863/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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