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Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Description:

Photograph of a hotel being moved from Demmitt (45 mi. away) into Plainview, Texas in 1893. It was supported by eight wagons that were pulled by 32 horses. Businesses along the street include a hotel, Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc. and City Drug Store.

Creator: Britain's Studio
Location:
Creation Date: 1893
Partner(s):
University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Collection(s):
Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures
Creator (Photographer):
Original Creation Date: 1893
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Hale County - Plainview
Era
New South, Populism, Progressivism, and the Great Depression, 1877-1939
Description:

Photograph of a hotel being moved from Demmitt (45 mi. away) into Plainview, Texas in 1893. It was supported by eight wagons that were pulled by 32 horses. Businesses along the street include a hotel, Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc. and City Drug Store.

Note:

From the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram and Sunday Record on Sunday July 27, 1930.

Physical Description:

1 photographic print: b&w; 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): dry goods |
Partner:
University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Collection:
Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: AR406-4-10-06_3
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth38378
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image

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