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The Old Spiller House

Description: Copy print of the front and side of a house, including part of the yard, labeled at the bottom as ""1887 The Old Spiller House Lipscomb." An unidentified man and dog are standing on the front porch and there is an automobile parked in the left side of the image. A handwritten note along the left edge of the original photo says "Cedar Trees" and printed across the top of the copy print is, "OCT 72".
Date: 1972-10~
Partner: Wolf Creek Heritage Museum

[Presentation to Glynn Lowther]

Description: Photograph of the presentation to Glynn Lowther, Building Committee Chairman for the First Christian Church. Left to right: C.E. Perry, Charter Member; Elbert M. Reeder, elder and Chairman of the Board during construction of the sanctuary; Glynn Lowther; the Reverent John H. Hughes, Minister; and Mrs. John McDonald, Charter Member.
Date: October 8, 1955
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[First Christian Church Groundbreaking Ceremony 1955]

Description: Photograph of the First Christian Church groundbreaking ceremony. Seven persons, using gilded spades, are turning the soil in front of the platform, which stood on the site of the proposed chancel. Participating - left to right: Patsy Smith, representing the Children's Division of the church school; Mrs. John H. McDonald and C.E. Perry, two charter members of the fifty-three year old congregation; John M. Hughes, Minister; E.M. Reeder, Chairman of the Board; W. Glynn Lowther, Chairman of the … more
Date: October 9, 1955
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[First Christian Church Groundbreaking Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the First Christian Church. Members of the Children's Division, under the supervision of Mrs. Shirley Trahan, Superintendent, (in photo helping child at podium) brought small bricks to the platform, symbolizing the part the children played in the growth of the church. John M. Hughes, Minister, is standing behind the podium.
Date: October 9, 1955
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner]

Description: Photograph of the Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner at the First Christian Church. A large number of men, women, teenagers, and children are spread out on a yard in a residential area. Some people are standing but most are sitting on the grass.
Date: October 25, 1953
Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[Old Settlers' Parade 1947]

Description: Photograph of the Old Settlers parade held in Childress, Texas in 1947. The parade is being led by two men on horseback. Behind them are two more men on horseback holding flags followed by a line of cars and floats. The parade is traveling south on a busy street named "Commerce". Spectators line the street as the parade passes by. Some young boys are watching from the rooftop of a nearby restaurant.
Date: October 13, 1947
Creator: Webb Studio
Partner: Childress County Heritage Museum

Cuneo's Quality Baking Company

Description: Exterior view of Cuneo's Bakery at 4225 Guadalupe. Founded 1925 by Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Cuneo. Cuneo's The Original Rum Cake. For Freshness For Flavor -- Breads, Rolls, Cakes.
Date: October 27, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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