Saspamco-Sewer Pipe Factory, 1914-1915

Description

Three photographs of the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Manufacturing Company factory in Saspamco, Texas. At the top, two men wearing suits and hats are standing on a brick wall, in front of two additional brick-wall tiers; the ground below them appears to be graveled. The photograph on the bottom-left appears to be the front of the factory; the building has checkered brick-patterns and a series of windows. The third photo, on the right side shows a dirt path outside the factory. Pipe pieces are stacked to the right of the path and, on the left, various other items are stacked … continued below

Physical Description

3 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 9 cm. on mat 17 x 16 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1914/1915~.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2010 and was provided by the Wilson County Historical Society to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1861 times, with 10 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Wilson County Historical Society

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Three photographs of the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Manufacturing Company factory in Saspamco, Texas. At the top, two men wearing suits and hats are standing on a brick wall, in front of two additional brick-wall tiers; the ground below them appears to be graveled. The photograph on the bottom-left appears to be the front of the factory; the building has checkered brick-patterns and a series of windows. The third photo, on the right side shows a dirt path outside the factory. Pipe pieces are stacked to the right of the path and, on the left, various other items are stacked around curved fencing; several tall pillars are visible in the background. Text below the photographs says: "Saspamco -- Sewer Pipe Factory, Around 1914 or 1915."

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3 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 9 cm. on mat 17 x 16 cm.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: WCHS_200452
  • Call Number: PIC WCHC 976.4
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth129921

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Rescuing Texas History, 2010

Rescuing Texas History, 2010 is comprised of photographs, postcards, maps, letters, yearbooks, and other materials that reflect on bygone eras of Texas history.

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  • 1914/1915~

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  • 1914~ - 1915~

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Nov. 23, 2010, 1:38 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Feb. 9, 2011, 9:35 a.m.

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Saspamco-Sewer Pipe Factory, 1914-1915, photograph, 1914/1915~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth129921/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Wilson County Historical Society.

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