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[The Anderson County Jail]

Description: This is a photograph of the second Anderson County Jail. The jail was built on the southwest corner of the courthouse square in 1879-80. It was, at the time, the most architecturally advanced building on the square of Palestine. Its clock tower, rising one floor beyond the two-story sheriff’s office and jail, could be seen all the way to New Town, the part of town near the railroad depot. The jail was used until 1931, when it was considered inadequate for county needs. It was torn down and a mo… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[N. Sycamore]

Description: Photograph of a building located on the corner of N. Sycamore and W. Main streets in Palestine, Texas. The top half of the building is made of white stone and the lower half is painted blue, with a wrap-around awning.
Date: June 1991
Creator: Hardy, Heck, Moore
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.762167 -95.631529
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[S. Magnolia - Unidentified House]

Description: Photograph of the front of a one-story house located at the corner of S. Magnolia and Neches streets in Palestine, Texas. The house is painted yellow with white trim and has Queen Anne-style architectural accents, including shingling in the front gable end. It has a small square addition connected to the north side of the house.
Date: June 1991
Creator: Hardy, Heck, Moore
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.754655 -95.631380
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[S. U.S Highway 287]

Description: Photograph of a house located on S. U.S Highway 287 in Palestine, Texas. The house is painted white and has red brick around the foundation of the front porch and the chimney. A wide dormer window is in the center of the sloped roof.
Date: June 1991
Creator: Hardy, Heck, Moore
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Eleanor Trotter]

Description: Photo of Eleanor Trotter sitting on steps. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Palestine Public Library
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