[Bodie Park]

Description

Photograph of Bodie Park in downtown Longview, Texas. The park contained a Confederate Monument and was located across from the First National Bank at the corner of Fredonia and Tyler streets.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1931.

Context

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2010 and was provided by the Longview Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1327 times, with 8 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Longview Public Library

The Longview Public Library serves the residents of Longview and Gregg County. The library offers access to books and computers as well as free computer classes. They also host various events for the community, including the popular "Haunted Library" Halloween event.

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Description

Photograph of Bodie Park in downtown Longview, Texas. The park contained a Confederate Monument and was located across from the First National Bank at the corner of Fredonia and Tyler streets.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm.

Notes

The monument has been moved to the Gregg County Courthouse at Methvin and Fredonia.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2010

Rescuing Texas History, 2010 is comprised of photographs, postcards, maps, letters, yearbooks, and other materials that reflect on bygone eras of Texas history.

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Creation Date

  • 1931

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Oct. 27, 2011, 2:23 p.m.

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  • May 12, 2020, 4:44 p.m.

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  • 32.494619, -94.739666

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[Bodie Park], photograph, 1931; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth191205/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Longview Public Library.

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