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[The Hexagon House - drawing]

Description:

A photograph of a drawing of the Hexagon House. The unique Hexagon House was the subject of many artists and photographers during its lifetime. Built in 1897 by David Galbraith, inventor of the paper clip, it was the first hotel in Mineral Wells to have electricity in every room. It also had outside exposure in every room for ventilation in the summer.

Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: Unknown
Partner(s):
Boyce Ditto Public Library
Collection(s):
A. F. Weaver Collection
Creator:
Unknown
Original Creation Date: Unknown
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Palo Pinto County - Mineral Wells
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
1977
Description:

A photograph of a drawing of the Hexagon House. The unique Hexagon House was the subject of many artists and photographers during its lifetime. Built in 1897 by David Galbraith, inventor of the paper clip, it was the first hotel in Mineral Wells to have electricity in every room. It also had outside exposure in every room for ventilation in the summer.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Hexagon House | DC Power Plant | Lynch, Alvis
Partner:
Boyce Ditto Public Library
Collection:
A. F. Weaver Collection
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: AWO_0002N
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth16319
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image
Rights:
Access: public

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