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Christmas Parade

Photograph of a Christmas parade float. There is an artificial house with a sculpture on it consisting of a Santa Clause figure in a sled attached by a metal rod and tinsel rope to eight reindeer. Beside the house is a tree and dog. Text on the side of the float says "T'was the Night Before Christmas." In the background, there is a crowd of people; behind them are buidings, one with signs that say "Mack Eplen's Cafeteria" and "Cafeteria."

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Photograph of the "Star of Wonder, Star of Night" float at a Christmas Parade in Abilene. A crowd is watching by the side of the street in front of Mack Eplen's Cafeteria and other buildings. There are cars parked on the street.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Photograph of a military float at a Christmas Parade in Abilene. A crowd is watching by the side of the street in front of Mack Eplen's Cafeteria and another building. There are cars parked on the street.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Photograph of The Christmas Story float at a Christmas Parade in Abilene. A man and woman are in rocking chairs with children sitting in front of a fireplace on the float. A crowd is watching by the side of the street in front of Mack Eplen's Cafeteria and another building. There are cars parked on the street.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Photograph of a float in a Christmas parade. There is a star and multiple people on the float. There are spectators watching the parade on both sides of the street. The photograph was taken near a cafeteria.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Parade

Photograph of a float in a Christmas parade. There is a sailor walking next to the left side of the float. There are spectators watching the parade on both sides of the street.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

First State Bank Under Construction #2

Photograph of the exterior view of a building under construction identified as First State Bank on Oak Street. The front exterior of the building is in tact, and the back is a large frame made up of metal beams. Along the edge of the building, there are cars parked. In the front of the building, there is a sign with the visible text "1st State Bank."

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

First State Bank Under Construction

Photograph of the exterior of a building under construction identified as First State Bank on Oak Street. There are several unidentified men working on a wooden platform. The men are building a brick wall next to a metal frame. On the platform, there are tables with mortar, bricks, and rubble. In the background, there is a view of the tops of other buildings; signs on the first building say "Garage" and "Dependable Champion Sp[ark] Plugs." Signs on the further building say "Dependable Cham… more

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

W. T. U. Power Plant

Photograph of a portion of an electric plant identified as W. T. U. Power Plant. There are several electric poles with wires leading off of them.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Abilene Compress

Photograph of a man loading a forklift with compressed cotton in Abilene, Texas.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Abilene Compress

Photograph of a group of unidentified men centered around a piece of machinery at Abilene Compress. Part of the machinery is covered by a cloth, and three men are lifting it with a dolly. There are metal pipes going from the ground to the ceiling, as well as other metal machine parts. In the background, there is other machinery.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Waddington's and Les Femmes #1

Photograph of the exterior of two stores identified as Waddington's and Les Femmes on Cypress Street. There are clothed mannequins in the display window of Waddington's; text on the front of the building says "Waddington's Ladies Apparel." There are shoes in the display window of Les Femmes; text on the front of the building says "Les Femmes Fashion Footwear." In the foreground, there is a parking meter, street, and partial view of a car.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Partin Building #1

Photograph of the Partin Real Estate building on N. 4th St. in Abilene. The two story brick building is on a street corner with cars parked around it.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Partin Building #2

Photograph of the Partin Real Estate building on N. 4th St. in Abilene. The two story brick building is on a street corner with cars parked around it.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sands Hotel

Photograph of the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people around the pool area with palm trees, buildings, and decor in the background.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sands Hotel

Photograph of an aerial view of the Sands Hotel in Abilene. The hotel has a courtyard, swim area, and parking around the buildings. The surrounding area is barren.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sands Hotel

Photograph of the pool area at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people around the pool area with picnic areas and diving boards.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sands Hotel

Photograph of the dining area at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. there are tables and chairs in a room with curtains along the wall and modern design.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sands Hotel

Photograph of a guest room at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are two beds, a table and lamps, chairs, curtains, and art in the room.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sands Hotel

Photograph of a room at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are two couches, a table and lamp, chairs, and art in the room.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Kiwanis Club Meeting at the Sands Hotel

Photograph of a Kiwanis Club meeting at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people in line getting food at a table with more sitting at tables in the background.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Kiwanis Club Meeting at the Sands Hotel

Photograph of a Kiwanis Club meeting at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people sitting at tables under a pavilion by the pool.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Kiwanis Club Meeting at the Sands Hotel

Photograph of a Kiwanis Club meeting at the Sands Hotel in Abilene. There are people sitting at tables under a pavilion near the pool area. There is a wagon on the right.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christmas Morning at the Sands Hotel

Photograph of an exterior view of the Sands Hotel that appears to be taken in an empty parking lot. A factory can been seen in the background.

Date: 1956

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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