Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures - 456 Matching Results

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[Street Scene of Spur, Texas]

Description: Photograph of several people and horse drawn carriages in the middle of a street, under a "Welcome" banner. There are several stores and businesses visible in the background. Printed on the lower part of the photograph is, "Spur, Tex, The Magic City".
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Plainview & Lubbock Stage]

Description: Photograph of the Plainview & Lubbock stagecoach being pulled by mules. There are four passengers seated inside the stagecoach. Handwritten on the back of the photograph is, "The stage coach as pictured was taken in Lubbock in 1907, just 30 years ago last Agust. The picture was taken on Sunday, when the mail did not run. Mr W.M. Crawford, driver was owner of the stage. The time to make the trip from Lubbock to Plainview a distance of approximately 45 miles, was a whole day. The schedule o… more
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Men and Carriage in Front of Hotel]

Description: Photograph of four men and a horse drawn carriage standing in front of a hotel. The man on the far left is holding a baby. From left to right is, Roy Keenan, Rick Talby, J.W. McAllister, and Bill Butts. Handwritten above the photograph is, "1885 Seymour, Tex".
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Lone Star School]

Description: Photograph of several men, women, and children standing in front of the Lone Star School. There are two horse drawn carriages visible in the photograph. Typed on the back of the photograph is, "The Lone Star school, located midway between the towns of Claude and Panhandle, is reputed to have been the first established on the 'high plains' of Texas. This picture was made in 1894. Miss Cappie Potts was teacher. (Star-Telegram Feature story on this school published Sunday, April 5, 1936)."
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Bronco Busting]

Description: Photograph of several men standing around a man who has a bronco pinned to the ground. Two men are holding ropes that are tied to the bronco and another man is holding the bronco's tail. There are buildings visible in the background. Printed on the lower part of the photograph is, "Saddleinga Texas Broncho First Time".
Date: unknown
Creator: Willis Studio
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[H.D. Pearce & Co. Book & News Depot]

Description: Photograph of several men standing and sitting in front of the H.D. Pearce & Co. Book and News Depot. Below the store sign is another sign for the post office. Handwritten above the photograph is "In Runnels City 1885" and handwritten below the photograph is "[ ] of Runnels Co. 1st Business [ ] Hubert Pearce". Typed on the back of the photograph is, "The store of H.D. Pearce at Runnels City was one of the first businesses to be established in Runnels County. This picture was made in 188… more
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Street scene in Midland]

Description: Photograph of a busy street scene in Midland, Texas. There is a crowd of people and wagons in the middle of the street. The photograph was taken on Christmas Day. Back of photograph: "A Midland far different from the one seen among will celebrate Christmas Monday. This picture was made at Midland on Christmas Day in 1892. It has been preserved by Lum Daugherty who sent it to the Pioneer Editor of the Star-Telegram."
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Midland in 1884]

Description: Photograph of a street scene in 1884 Midland, Texas. There are men on horse-drawn wagons in the photograph as well as multiple store fronts on the right.
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Street Scene in Memphis]

Description: Photograph of a street scene in Memphis, Texas. Horse-drawn wagons loaded with cotton bales populate the street. Named businesses in the background include the Memphis Supply Company, the Memphis Democrat, the Hoghland and Mercantile Company, and the Panhandle Jewelry Store.
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Street scene in Memphis Texas]

Description: Photograph of a street scene in Memphis, Texas. There is a large number of horse-drawn vehicles and a crowd near a row of stores. The "Commerical Club", "Hoghland merc Co. Fancy Groceries" and "Baldwin and Co." are in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Residence of Dr. J.W. Torbett]

Description: Photograph of the residence of Dr. J.W. Torbett. There is a vehicle parked on the side of the home. There are young trees planted in front of the home. The Torbett Sanatorium in Marlin was named after the Torbett family.
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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