You limited your search to:
Collection:
A. F. Weaver Collection
The Health Resort Quarterly, 02 of 04, page 01
Date: 1915-10
Creator: Burman, Fred
Description: The Health Resort Quarterly was published by the Commerial Club located at 106 East Wall Street (now NE 4th St.). This volume was published October, 1915. Officers were: J.C Pangle, President; Dr. J.H McCracken, Vice President; W.I. Smith, Treasurer and Fred Burman, Secretary. The publication contained some words of wisdom wnd items of local news.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29826/
Street Parade / West Texas C. of C. Convention / Mineral Wells 1925
Date: unknown
Creator: Clemons, Basil
Description: Parade on North Oak Avenue in Mineral Wells, Tx. Parade is moving south and picture is looking north. Businesses include Poston Dry Goods, a bath house, the Hexagon Hotel, Palace Drugs, American Cafe, and the Caldwell Hotel. American flags, Texas flag, and various banners are hanging from the buildings. Photograph was taken by Basil Clemon Photo Co. in 1925. Parade is moving south on N. Oak Ave. at its intersection with S. First St. It was held during the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention of 1925.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16301/
Lovers Retreat
Date: unknown
Creator: Fishburn
Description: Photograph of a group of three men and four women posing in a hollow surrounded by vegetation. This former public park, on Eagle Creek 4 miles west of Palo Pinto, is known for the huge vine-covered boulders north of the creek and a lovely picnic area bordering the creek on the south side. A low dam near the downstream edge ot the park formed a favorite early swimming/fishing area, and a small suspension pedestrian bridge provided access to the rugged boulder playground. At one time a large tabernacle provided shelter for Sunday Services and the Palo Pinto County Old Settler's Reunion.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25100/
Strange Structure [article]
Date: unknown
Creator: Neal, Maid J.
Description: An article written by Maid J. Neal in an unknown publication describing the construction and design of the Hexagon Hotel built in 1895-1897 by D. G. Gailbraith. See also Hexagon Hotel [with history]
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth20478/
Young Motor Co.
Date: 1952-05
Creator: Weaver, A. F.
Description: Text on the photo identifies it as "May 1952-Grand Opening after fire of 1951," "316 E. Hubbard Street," "Photo by A. F. Weaver." This was the local General Motors dealership and garage. It became Barnett-Young in late 1960's and in 1984 after Cecil Young's death it was Barnett Motor Co. The building is adjacent to the Baker Hotel parking garage, and in 2007 it houses the H & H Tire Company.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25055/
[Sunshine Special]
Date: 1940
Creator: Weaver, A.F.
Description: A locomotive engine pulling the Texas & Pacific "Red Eye" passenger train, The Sunshine Special. These business friendly trains were scheduled to arrive in the Dallas/Ft Worth area at about 9AM from both East and West. The picture was taken by A.F. Weaver at Millsap, Texas in 1940. It was published in the Rotogravure section of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. The 700 (714) series engine shown was replaced a few years later by larger, more powerful Series 600 engines capable of greater speed.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16248/
[Vichy Well and Natatorium]
Date: c. 1910
Creator: unknown
Description: Found on page 66 of A. F. Weaver's book, "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells, Second Edition", the caption for this photo: "First known as the Vichy Well and Natatorium, later the Beach, and then The Standard Well. It was torn down and the USO was built during World War II (now the North Oak Community Center)." For a time the building held the Mineral Wells Senior Center. Still known as the Community Center, the building has recently been leased to the Crazy Water Festival Association, and is slated for renovation in the near future.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38086/
[Knights of Pythias Band]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: In "TIME WAS in Mineral Well", second edition, 1988, by A. F. Weaver this photo appears on page 187 with the caption, "Knight of Phythias 212 band of Mineral Wells". The photo is labeled "K of P Band -- Guy Woodward, Director, Mineral Wells, Texas." The Knights of Pythias Lodge is now located at 610 SE 14th St. in Mineral Wells.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38077/
[Crazy Hotel in Winter]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: The Crazy Water Hotel. It appears that season is winter, as snow is on the ground. The truck in the photo appears to be before 1939. Mineral Wells was a very popular convention city, and the bunting draped section of the hotel in the foreground probably indicates preparartion for a coming convention.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38069/
[D. W. Griffith]
Date: 1929
Creator: unknown
Description: On page 19 Of "TIME WAS IN MINERAL wELLS," 1974, by A. F. Weaver, is this picture of Mr. D. W. Griffith, famous movie producer and director, on the roof of the new Crazy Hotel in 1929. The new Crazy Hotel opened in 1927, replacing the First Crazy Hotel which burned in 1925. Mr. Griffith, who produced silent movies including the "Keystone Kops" comedies, and the classic film, "Birth of a Nation" was a guest at the Crazy Hotel while visiting here in 1929. A commemorative postage stamp was issued in his honor May 27, 1975. From the roof of the hotel Mr. Griffith was impressed by the "WELCOME" sign on East Mountain (the world's largest non-commercial, electric lighted, sign at the time.) When he returned to California, he developed the "HOLLYWOOD HILLS" addition, with other partners, and erected what is probably the most recognizable landmark in America - the HOLLYWOOD sign in Los Angeles. Both signs have survived similar difficult times in their histories. The Mineral Wells' WELCOME sign was the inspiration for Los Angeles' internationally known HOLLYWOOD sign.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38073/