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[Second Anderson County Courthouse]

Photo of the second Courthouse that stood in Palestine, Anderson County. It served the county from approximately 1860 until 1885.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

In 1885, Palestine, like most of the country, was in the midst of a depression, complicated by a series of railroad strikes, so there was little new construction. However, Anderson County had to have a new courthouse because the old one was literally falling down. And they were determined to have the finest and most up-to-date building that could be constructed. The Architect that was hired was William C. Dodson of Waco and building commenced in June of 1885 after demolition was completed on th… more

Date: [1885..1916]

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Unidentified Men Outside Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Group of unidentified men, thought to be jurists, outside the Third Anderson County Courthouse.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Photograph of the third Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. It is a two-story brick building with stone accents and a taller tower on one corner. There are saddled horses along the fence in the foreground.

Date: [1885..1916]

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Copy negative of the third Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. It is a two-story brick building with stone accents and a taller tower on one corner. A gazebo is visible on the grounds, to the right, and several unidentified people are standing near one corner of the building.

Date: [1885..1916]

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Spring Street - Palestine]

Photo of an Spring Street (once Front Street) in Palestine, Texas. Railroad tracks are visible, as well as the original wooden depot.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Palestine Building - Corner of Spring and N. Sycamore]

Photo of the building at the corner of Spring and N. Sycamore streets. This building was occupied by Durr's Book Store, Kolstad's Jewelry Store and A.W. Gregg's Law Office was in the front of the second floor. You can see the steeple of the St. Phillips church in the background. This church has since been moved to the opposite side of the street. At the rear end, north, was the Post Office. The Watson Hotel was across the street on the corner of N. Sycamore. The Episcopal church then stood wher… more

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Unidentified Man with Horse and Buggy]

Photo of an unidentified man standing with a horse and buggy rig.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Dilley Rifle Company]

Photo of the Dilley rifles in formation during what appears to be some kind of a parade up Avenue A in Palestine. Photo is taken looking toward the east. Note the tower from the jail in the background.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Spring Street - Palestine]

Photo of Spring Street looking toward the west.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Spring Street - Palestine]

Photo of Spring Street looking toward the East.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Side view Firehouse #1, Palestine Fire Department]

Photo of the side of firehouse #1 that housed the Palestine Fire Department, the home of the Hope Hook and Ladder Company.

Date: 1880

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Spring Street Looking West]

Photo of Spring Street looking to the West.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Spring Street - Palestine]

Photo of Spring Street, Palestine, taking looking toward the west.

Date: 1880~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Copy negative of the third Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. It is a two-story brick building with stone accents and a taller tower on one corner. It is viewed from the other side of a dirt road.

Date: 1885~

Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Third Anderson County Courthouse]

Photograph of an ornate building identified as the Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. In the foreground, the lawn has been landscaped. In 1885, Palestine, like most of the country, was in the midst of a depression, complicated by a series of railroad strikes, so there was little new construction. However, Anderson County had to have a new courthouse because the old one was literally falling down. And they were determined to have the finest and most up-to-date building that could … more

Date: 1885~

Partner: Palestine Public Library