[J. C. Trube House]

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Photograph of the J. C. Trube house in Galveston, a large, three-story home with steps leading up to the porch, two pillars supporting a balcony above it, and several windows. The house was designed by architect, Alfred Muller. There is a gate in front of the house with the words "J. C. Trube" engraved in stone below it and trees in the foreground and background.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. Creation Date: Unknown.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 518 times, with 18 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Description

Photograph of the J. C. Trube house in Galveston, a large, three-story home with steps leading up to the porch, two pillars supporting a balcony above it, and several windows. The house was designed by architect, Alfred Muller. There is a gate in front of the house with the words "J. C. Trube" engraved in stone below it and trees in the foreground and background.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.

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Handwritten note on the back of the photograph: "J. C. Trube house Galveston."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • Feb. 23, 2019, 10:24 p.m.

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  • July 16, 2023, 1:24 a.m.

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  • 29.302847, -94.785444

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[J. C. Trube House], photograph, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1122522/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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