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[Andrew Montgomery Hancock picks blueberries at Eastex Farms]
Photograph of Andrew Montgomery Hancock at Eastex Farms, a pick-your-own fruit farm in Rusk, Texas. The boy is standing in the center of the photograph, holding a bucket full of blueberries. The leaves of a blueberry bush frame the sides and bottom of the photograph.
[Arthur Overstreet eat some sugar cane]
Photograph of a young sugar cane harvester, Arthur Overstreet, taking a break to eat some sugar cane.
[Cane syrup pouring into a container from the Wilcox syrup mill]
Photograph of the cane syrup pouring into a container from the Wilcox syrup mill. The label on the container reads Hulen Wilcox, Rusk Texas, Pure Sugar Cane Syrup. A woman seated on a stool, wringing her hands together waits for her container to be filled with the processed cane sugar syrup.
[Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, TX]
Photograph of Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, TX. The courthouse has pale greying walls made up by many small off-white stones, interrupted at regular intervals by columns of two tall windows set into concrete. A short set of stairs lead up to the entrance of the building which has two doors bordered by tall windows on their sides and above them. The entrance slightly faces towards the left side of the photo. The entrance has a small roof that's a dark green or blue and slopes slightly up to a decorative raindrop-shaped object. A cylindrical lantern sits on a short pole on the right side of the doors, on top of a short cube, matching the building's material. Short green bushes line the base of the courthouse's walls while trees grow in front of its entrance and at its tight corner. The central portion of the courthouse rise higher than the sections on either side of it, behind which different sections of rectangular stone structures rise from the roof. A walkway leads away from the courthouse to a curb lined with parking meters, which borders a parking lot occupied by five cars of varying styles.
[Faded Cartoon Mural: A Glimpse into the Past at Love's Lookout, Texas]
This captivating photograph captures an old, faded cartoon mural from the abandoned establishment known as The Lookout at Love's Lookout in East Texas. The mural, dated back to the mid-20th century, still retains traces of its vibrant colors, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the history and charm of this once-thriving place.
[Fading Memories of Family Feasts: A Nostalgic Glimpse into an Abandoned Diner]
This captivating photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where an old mural portrays a family gathered around a table, savoring a meal filled with love and laughter. The weathered facade of the building bears the remnants of the word "DINER," now almost faded, hinting at its former bustling charm. As we gaze upon this scene, we are transported to a time of cherished moments and shared meals, now preserved only in faded memories and the nostalgic allure of this abandoned space.
[Faroy Barry placing sugarcane stalks through whirling gears]
Photograph of Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through the whirling gears of a cane press, and squeezed juice flows through a burlap filter into a holding tank, Hulen Wilcox stands nearby. Both men are at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Faroy Barry placing sugarcane stalks through whirling gears, 2]
Photograph of Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through the whirling gears of a cane press, and squeezed juice flows through a burlap filter into a holding tank, Hulen Wilcox stands nearby. Both men are at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Faroy Barry putting cane stalks through the whirling gears of a press]
Photograph of Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through the whirling gears of a cane press, and squeezed juice flows through a burlap filter into a holding tank at the Hulen Wilcox syrup-making mill.
[Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through whirling gears]
Photograph of Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through the whirling gears of a cane press, and squeezed juice flows through a burlap filter into a holding tank at the Wilcox syrup-making mill.
[Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through whirling gears, 2]
Photograph of Faroy Barry shoving cane stalks through the whirling gears of a cane press, and squeezed juice flows through a burlap filter into a holding tank at the Wilcox syrup-making mill.
[Field of sugar cane]
Photograph of a field of sugar cane, people can be seen harvesting it in the background at the Hulen Wilcox' Wilcox syrup mill.
[A group of people standing outdoors]
Photograph of a group of people standing outdoors at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas. The young man on the left is holding a small cup of water and taking a drink from the water hose fountain. The woman with her child on the right is also holding the small cup and taking a sip of water.
[A. H. and Helen Osburn tasting the warm sugar cane syrup]
Photograph of A. H. Osburn and his wife Helen Osburn tasting the warm sugar cane syrup from Hulen Wilcox's sugarcane mill in Rusk, Texas. Helen is seen dipping her pointer finger of her right-hand dipping into a small lid and A. H. is seen about to lick his left pointer finger.
[Henry Mallard loading sugar cane]
Photograph of Henry Mallard loading untopped sugar cane for its trip to the mill at the Hulen Wilcox sugarmill company in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox and another man standing near the sugar cane evaporator]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox and another man standing near the sugar cane evaporator at the Wilcox cane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox and another man standing near the sugar cane evaporator]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox and another man standing near the sugar cane evaporator at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox and his wife Opal Wilcox]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox and his wife Opal Wilcox, checking the sugar cane syrup at their sugarcane mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox and other laborers loading the press with sugarcane]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox and another laborer loading cane stalks into the cane press at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox and other laborers loading the press with sugarcane, 2]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox and another laborer loading cane stalks into the cane press at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox harvesting sugarcane]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox harvesting sugar cane using his tractor at the Wilcox syrup-making mill.
[Hulen Wilcox holding a tool over the sugar cane evaporator]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox holding a tool over the sugar cane evaporator. Wilcox is working at his family's Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox loading cane stalks into the cane press]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox loading cane stalks into the cane press at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mills in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox putting cane stalks through a cane press]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox putting cane stalks through a cane press at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox putting cane stalks through a cane press, 2]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox putting cane stalks through a cane press at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox showing off the cane syrup to a group of people]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox showing off the cane syrup to a group of people who are visiting the Wilcox syrup-making mill. Hulen is wearing blue overalls, and protective gloves as he lifts up a black shovel-like tool to show the dripping syrup to the tourists.
[Hulen Wilcox standing next to the sugar cane evaporator]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox standing next to the sugar cane evaporator at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Hulen Wilcox standing next to the sugarcane evaporator]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox standing next to the sugarcane evaporator at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mills in Rusk, Texas.
[Individual bending over next to a pile of harvested sugar cane]
Photograph of an individual bending over next to a pile of harvested sugar cane at the Wilcox syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[An individual on a tractor pulling a load of cane stalks]
Photograph of an individual on a tractor pulling a load of cane stalks at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[A man carrying cane stalks on his shoulders]
Photograph of a man carrying cane stalks on his shoulder at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[A man grabbing cane stalks from a pile on the ground]
Photograph of a man grabbing cane stalks from a pile on the ground at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[A man grabbing cane stalks from a pile on the ground, 2]
Photograph of a man grabbing cane stalks from a pile on the ground at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Man holding a bundle of cane stalks]
Photograph of a man holding a bundle of cane stalks.
[Man on a tractor riding along a field of sugar cane]
Photograph of a man on a tractor riding along a field of sugar cane of the Hulen Wilcox' syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Muscadine grapes at Eastex Farms]
Photograph of muscadine grapes at Eastex Farms in Rusk, Texas. Bunches of grapes hang from the vine, which is receding into the background.
[Muscadine grapes at Eastex Farms, closeup]
Photograph of muscadine grapes at Eastex Farms in Rusk, Texas. Bunches of grapes hang from the vine, which is visible in the top portion of the image.
[Nostalgic Faded Cartoon Mural: A Glimpse into Forgotten Times]
This evocative photograph captures an old, faded mural depicting a charming cartoon family on a weathered wall. The building, adorned with overhanging tree branches, showcases an old-style window with rusty edges and tangled wires. It serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the enchanting stories that once unfolded within these walls.
[Opal Wilcox and her family at the Wilcox syrup mill]
Photograph of Opal Wilcox (left), a young woman, and her two babies at the Wilcox cane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas. Opal is seen smiling as the young woman handles the small child in her lap, the child on the bench is looking over the backrest.
[Opal Wilcox and her family at the Wilcox syrup mill, 2]
hotograph of Opal Wilcox (left), a young woman, and her two babies at the Wilcox cane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas. Opal is seen smiling as the young woman handles the small child in her lap, the child on the bench is looking over the backrest.
[Opal Wilcox sealing a container of cane syrup]
Photograph of Opal Wilcox wife of Hulen Wilcox sealing a container of pure sugarcane syrup at the Wilcox syrup mill in Rusk, Texas. Two other cans have already been sealed and placed with their labels.
[Opal Wilcox selling cane syrup to two individuals]
Photograph of Opal Wilcox selling cane syrup to two individuals at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas. Opal can be seen wrapping the syrup containers in newsprint for the couple to carry.
[Opal Wilcox selling cane syrup to two individuals, 2]
Photograph of Opal Wilcox selling cane syrup to two individuals at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas. Opal can be seen handing off the newsprint wrapped container to the couple.
[Opal Wilcox writing a receipt for a couple]
Photograph of Opal Wilcox writing a receipt out to a couple, next to all the containers of stored pure cane sugar syrup.
[People standing near the sugar cane evaporator]
Photograph of people standing near the sugar cane evaporator, with steam obscuring them. The men are working at the Wilcox sugarcane syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Photograph of a sugar cane plant]
Photograph of a sugar cane plant.
[Photograph of cane syrup being poured]
Photograph of cane syrup being poured.
[Photograph of Hulen Wilcox]
Photograph of Hulen Wilcox standing in his overalls, red hat, and gloves at the Wilcox' syrup-making mill in Rusk, Texas.
[Photograph of the cane syrup being poured into a bucket]
Photograph of the cane syrup being poured into a bucket.
[Photograph of the spigot to the cane syrup trough]
Photograph of the spigot to the cane syrup trough.
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