- [400 N. Queen - Redlands Hotel]
- The Redlands Hotel is a Two-Part Vertical Block building at the northeast corner of N. Queen Street and W. Oak Street in Palestine’s historic district. The hotel, which has a U-shaped plan and load-bearing masonry walls, displays architectural elements indicative of the Renaissance Revival style. Noteworthy features include the quoin-like brick in the end bays of the west and south elevations, and the entablature with large brackets. The Redlands Hotel is in good condition and has changed only minimally on the exterior since completion in 1914. During the mid-1910’s, the Young Men’s Business League (which later became the Palestine Chamber of Commerce) recognized the need for a downtown hotel that would attract visitors and businesses to downtown Palestine, as well as confirm the city’s growing status as an important regional center of commerce and transportation. The burning of the tree story Commercial Hotel in 1914 intensified the need for a new hotel. Members of the organization formed the Palestine Hotel Company, a consortium of private citizens and financial institutions, to raise funds, purchase suitable land, and oversee construction of the new building. In 1914, the Palestine Hotel Company purchased three downtown lots facing W. Oak at the corner of N. Queen. The site was three blocks from the railroad depot and two blocks from city hall. The architects selected were Henry T. Phelps, based in San Antonio, and James Firth Brook, a Palestine resident. General contractors were C.D. Hart of Fort Worth and John Hendrix Gaught of Palestine. Construction began in the summer of 1914. The Palestine Hotel Company leased the building to Eugene W. Schubert for the first few years of its operation. A contest was held in April 1914 to name the new hotel; the winner was Miss Ola May Cretsinger, who suggested “The Redlands”. The formal opening on March 18, 1915, was considered “the event of the year” in Palestine. The building has 5 stories and at the time of its opening had 86 guest rooms. The St. Louis Browns, an American League baseball team, relocated their training camp to Palestine and were housed in the Redlands during the spring of both 1916 and 1917. In 1918, however, they moved their training camp elsewhere and no longer used the Redlands. S.A. Rutherford of San Antonio took over management of the hotel in April 1918. At that time the hotel was used frequently for local lunches and parties, and also for regular meetings of the Palestine Rotary Club, but was otherwise not operating even close to capacity. In 1918 the International & Great Northern (I&GN) Railroad was ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court to relocate immediately its general offices from Houston to Palestine. The decision was the result of a long-standing lawsuit between the City and the I&GN, in which the City claimed that, by offering land and a substantial amount of money to lure the railroad through their city in 1873, the railroad had promised to make Palestine the permanent home of its general offices and shops. In 1918, the only existing facility large enough to house the general offices of the I&GN was the Redlands. The I&GN had another building that was till functional, that had been designed by Nicholas J. Clayton in 1879, but it was too small to accommodate all the offices. It was located near the present-day headquarters of the railroad, just south of the tracks, and continued to be used as office and storage space after the railroad’s 1918 return, but was destroyed by fire in 1922. The railroad signed a lease for the Redlands in February 1919, after which they remodeled the relatively new building for office purposes. J.H. Gaught was again the contractor for the hotel company, and oversaw the renovation to plans drawn by Mr. Shaw, who worked for the railroad. The railroad’s rent was $15,000 per year for the first two years, and $12,000 per year thereafter. In 1924, the I&GN was purchased by the New Orleans, Texas & Mexico Railway Company, which was acquired by Missouri Pacific in 1925. In 1955 Palestine made a new agreement with the railroad, requiring not that any specific installations be maintained in the town, but rather that a percentage of shops and office employment be maintained there. Soon thereafter, the railroad began construction on a new office building located just south of the railroad tracks, to house the officers and offices of the Gulf Division of Missouri Pacific. The Redlands was abandoned, and remained mostly vacant for the next nineteen years. The Palestine Hotel Company sought new uses for the empty building, but since no viable options were ever proposed, the organization sold the building in 1966 to a holding company for $11,000. Though volunteer groups and social agencies maintained a minimal presence in the building for many years, the massive building remained mostly vacant. Private investors acquired the structure in 1976, and since then have been gradually converting the Redlands into a mixed-use facility of shops, restaurants, office space and apartments. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26350/
- [407 E. Kolstad - Mallard Alexander House]
- Photograph of a light-colored house surrounded by a lawn and trees. One of the oldest homes in Palestine, this house was built using slave labor in 1848 by Judge John B. Mallard. Surrounded by stately oak and cedar trees, it continues to be on its original foundation of one and one-half foot cedar logs and has been repaired and remodeled by later owners. Marked by the State of Texas n 1952, it has been the home of the Forrest Bradberrys since 1957. Judge Mallard and his wife, the former Susan S. Scott, came to Texas from Mississippi in 1845 and settled at Old Fort Houston. In February 1846, he moved to Palestine, the new county seat of Anderson County which had been organized that same year, and purchased ten acres, known as the Mallard Block. This acreage was located just north of the then city limits which is now in Old Town Palestine. The Mallards had seven children including Mrs. Bettie Oder, a beloved teacher in Palestine for forty-six years. Mrs. Oder was born at this home in 1849 and died in Houston in 1940. Also born here was Mrs. Barbara Alexander Eppner. The first census of early Palestine was compiled n 1848 by Mrs. John Mallard, and included the families living in the original town site, a total of 148 whites and 31 negro slaves. Judge Mallard, the first lawyer to practice in Palestine, served as a member of the Fifth Texas Legislature, and was the second Chief Justice of Anderson County. In 1852, he formed a law partnership with Judge William Alexander and Judge John H. Reagan. In 1854, Judge Mallard died and on March 8, 1857, his widow married Judge Alexander. Judge William Alexander, born in Scotland on September 10, 1814, came to Galveston in 1850 and on to Palestine. In 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the War between the States, he was appointed by Governor Sam Houston to be Chief Justice of Anderson County and served until 1865. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, helped establish the first public school in Palestine and served on the first school board. Judge William Alexander died in January 1872 and is buried in the Old Palestine Cemetery near his former law partner, Judge John Mallard. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26529/
- [601 E. Hodges - Elmwood]
- When originally built, this house was one of three imposing Queen Anne-style residences on the north side of Hodges Street. Although the others have been left unaltered, this dwelling was changed substantially in the early 20th century when the pedimented portico was added to the front. This alteration changed the character of the property by imposing order and balance to an otherwise asymmetrical composition. In this regard, the property is similar to the Henry and Hypatia Link House at 1003 N. Link. This property was the site of the house of Judge James Perry, a lawyer and one of the area’s earliest settlers, who built his log cabin here around 1845. Prominent local businessman Adolphus Benson Hodges (1858-1913) built the extant house, known as “Elmwood”, in 1910-11; it was completed shortly before his death. The building was designed by James F. Brook. Along with his brother, Daniel, Hodges operated a chain of mercantile stores throughout Texas. In addition to their Palestine store, which was located in the still-extant building at the northwest corner of W. Oak and N. Magnolia, they had stores in Marlin, Cuero, Orange and Port Arthur. Hodges’ wife, Mollie Scarbrough Hodges, continued to live in the house after her husband’s death, until 1943, when the home was purchased by Mr. And Mrs. Hugh Sullivan. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26539/
- [601 E. Hodges - Elmwood]
- When originally built, this house was one of three imposing Queen Anne-style residences on the north side of Hodges Street. Although the others have been left unaltered, this dwelling was changed substantially in the early 20th century when the pedimented portico was added to the front. This alteration changed the character of the property by imposing order and balance to an otherwise asymmetrical composition. In this regard, the property is similar to the Henry and Hypatia Link House at 1003 N. Link. This property was the site of the house of Judge James Perry, a lawyer and one of the area’s earliest settlers, who built his log cabin here around 1845. Prominent local businessman Adolphus Benson Hodges (1858-1913) built the extant house, known as “Elmwood”, in 1910-11; it was completed shortly before his death. The building was designed by James F. Brook. Along with his brother, Daniel, Hodges operated a chain of mercantile stores throughout Texas. In addition to their Palestine store, which was located in the still-extant building at the northwest corner of W. Oak and N. Magnolia, they had stores in Marlin, Cuero, Orange and Port Arthur. Hodges’ wife, Mollie Scarbrough Hodges, continued to live in the house after her husband’s death, until 1943, when the home was purchased by Mr. And Mrs. Hugh Sullivan. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26421/
- [638 S. Magnolia - Silliman House]
- This 2-story dwelling is an excellent illustration of the Georgian Revival style, an early 20th century architectural form rarely found in Palestine. This house is further distinguished by its load-bearing walls, which are a contrast to the prevailing wood-frame construction used on most domestic buildings in Palestine. Noted architect and New Jersey-native James Frith Brook (who was responsible for numerous Palestine buildings, including the Redlands Hotel), designed this house for Dr. J. Calvin Silliman in 1911. C.S. Maffitt was the contractor, but some also believe that he was the architect, instead of Mr. Brook. The story goes that the foundation for the house was installed and had to stand for several months before construction on the dwelling could begin. The outside brick walls were constructed first and then the inside studs and walls were built. The carriage house, located in back, dates back to the first owners of the lot, a Dr. Swinney, whose home was moved to allow for the building of this home. Silliman sold the house to his cousin, John H. Silliman in 1915, when he moved his family to California. A Mississippi native, J.H. Silliman was the proprietor of Silliman and Company – a Palestine business founded in 1871, and one of the largest hardware stores in the region. Silliman married Laura Brook, the architect’s daughter, in 1920 and they lived here until sometime in the 1940’s. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willis purchased the property from the Silliman’s and they lived there until 1973, when it was sold to the Bailey family. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26536/
- [1003 N. Link - H.H. Link House]
- In early 1993 a major renovation of this house was underway; notheless, the house is one of the most noteworthy historic residential landmarks in the city. Stylistically, the building is a hybrid of Queen Anne and Classical Revival elements. The asymmetrical massing of the house is typical of Queen Anne dwellings of the late 19th century, but the imposition of a balanced and formal Classical Revival portico completely changed the character of the building. The combining of these two distinctly different architectural forms has brought about one of the most unique historic dwellings in Palestine. Dr. Henry Harnsbarger Link (1820-1890) built a small house on this site in the mid-1850’s for his wife Hypatia McGee Link (1829-1888). A Tennessee native, Dr. Link came to Anderson County in 1846, and is considered to be one of Palestine’s earliest physicians. He gradually expanded his small house as his medical practice flourished. Their eldest son, Dr. Henry R. Link, inherited the house in 1912, and began a major restoration which transformed the house into the grand two-story Classical Revival dwelling that exists today. The original rooms now form the house’s front hall. Another of H.H. Link’s sons, Dr. Edwin W. Link, in 1895 built a grand Queen Anne-style house across the street, at 925 N. Link, on land which was originally part of the Link family homestead. The Link family was responsible for the construction of several other notable historic buildings in Palestine, including the Gregg-Link building at 101 W. Spring and the Link building at 521 N. Church. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26530/
- 1910 Auto with Capitol Building
- Old fashioned couple stands next to 1910 automobile with the State Capitol in the background texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33384/
- 1950 Childress District Office, Texas Highway Dept - 1st picnic
- Photograph of a a Texas Highway Department picnic. A large gathering is shown with a man opening a bottled beverage while a young girl walks to the right , holding a drink. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34565/
- 1957 General Highway Map of Bosque County, Texas
- Official 1957 general highway map of Bosque County, Texas showing major state and county roads, streams and rivers, towns, and other landmarks. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29485/
- 1st Southern Presbyterian Church
- Exterior of Church, Brazos and 8th St. looking north. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33543/
- [36th Texas Division - T - Patch guard #1]
- Group of four unidentified Army soldiers demonstrating a mortar. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27522/
- [36th Texas Division - T Patch Guard - #2]
- Unidentified Army Master Sargent showing a boy a 120mm mortar with a safety plug in the tube . texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27521/
- [36th Texas Division - T - Patch guard #3]
- Three men, two in uniform, standing at doorway texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27520/
- [36th Texas Division - T - Patch guard #4]
- Three men in uniform texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27519/
- [36th Texas Division - T - Patch guard #5]
- Two men in uniform with wives, visiting in a crowd of people. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27518/
- 50000th Telephone in Austin
- Woman talking on telephone, men standing and smiling texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33866/
- A&A Insurance
- Two men, one receiving check texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33709/
- Accident Scene
- Looking down street of an accident for insurance claim for client Tom Davis texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33471/
- Accident Scene
- Looking down train tracks for insurance claim for Tom Davis texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33470/
- [Adult Choir]
- Photograph of the First Christian Church Adult Choir. Back row - left to right: A.E. Catanach, not know, not known, Peg Catanach, Curtis Lacy, not known, Ralph Breelove, not known, not known, McIntosh, Austine Mills. Front row - left to right: Mathilda Steed, not known, Mildred Allgood, Gladys Lacy, Lolly Prafka, Alma Rigsby, Allene Breedlove, not known, Peggy McIntosh, Willie Mae West. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34938/
- Aerial field day
- Five men standing in front of prop plane texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33678/
- Aerial field day
- News coverage, KONO Special events texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33677/
- [Aerial View of Orange, Texas]
- Aerial photograph of Orange, Texas. Many of the buildings in the photograph are now gone. Mrs. Lutcher Stark of Orange bought most of the downtown properties and built a performing arts theater and museum. The buildings that did survive are mostly occupied by Lamar University, Orange extension. The Sabine River is on the lower left. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth37251/
- [Aerial View of Palestine]
- Aerial view of Palestine looking west. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26580/
- [Aerial View of Sabine River and Riverside Area in 1950]
- Aerial view of the Riverside area of Orange, Texas where the naval housing was located. Berthing piers jut out into the Sabine River. Louisiana is on the far shore. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth37857/
- Aerial views
- Looking NW from about the north approach from Lamar bridge. At the lower right, RR tracks cross Lamar Blvd. and note the RR Depot in the mid center of photograph and the water tank toward the bottom left. West 6th St runs in the center from left to right. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33859/
- Aerial views - East Avenue Highway
- Aerial photograph of downtown Austin. The photograph shows a view of downtown Austin from East Avenue highway during the construction of IH 35. The intersection is Airport Boulevard on the foreground, with the golf course on the right hand side in the middle of the photo, which later became Hancock Center, the first shopping center in Austin. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33967/
- Aerial views - East Avenue Highway
- Aerial view of neighborhood south of the University of Texas in foreground, with the University Campus in the center and the Capitol and downtown visible above Texas Memorial Stadium. Red River Street is prominent in the frame. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33966/
- Aerial views - East Avenue Highway
- Aerial view of State Capitol and north downtown, looking north to the University of Texas. East Avenue on the far right corner of the photograph. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33968/
- Aerials - St. Stephen's School
- River at side texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33834/
- Aerials - St. Stephen's School
- River at side texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33833/
- Aerials - St. Stephen's School
- River at bottom texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33835/
- Aged Citizen
- Elderly woman, Mrs. Kubola, sits by with a grin texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33583/
- Airport scenes: control tower planes
- Man turning airplane propeller texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33961/
- Airport scenes: control tower, planes
- Two men at airplane gesturing towards man walking texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33962/
- Airport scenes: control tower, planes
- Photograph of a man in an airport control tower, speaking on a telephone. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33965/
- Airport scenes: control tower, planes
- Two men on telephones in front of computer equip texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33964/
- Airport scenes: control tower, planes
- Two men in airport control tower texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33963/
- Airport scenes: control tower, planes
- Stewardess serving man drink in plane. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33960/
- Alamo Hotel
- Exterior view of The Alamo Hotel at 400 W. 6th Street. Kash-Karry Grocery sign is visible in background at left. Wesley's Distinctive Dry Cleaning storefront is visible to the right of the hotel. The cleaners was located at 606 Guadalupe. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33102/
- Alamo Hotel
- Exterior of Alamo Hotel, 400 W. 6th St. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33476/
- [Allen, C. B. Reunion #1]
- Large group of family members at the C. B. Allen Family Reunion. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27717/
- [Allen, C. B. Reunion #2]
- Group of adults, seated, older couple in center, she is wearing corsage texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27716/
- [Allen, C. B. Reunion #3]
- Group of twelve young people, younger ones seated in front. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27715/
- [Allen, C. B. Reunion #4]
- Large family group - 19 adults, 9 children surrounding Mr and Mrs Allen. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27714/
- [Allen, C. B. Reunion #5]
- Group of twelve children texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27713/
- [Allen, C. B. Reunion #6]
- Allen's surrounded by group of eight adults. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27712/
- Allred Finance Banquet
- Banquet for Allred Finance, includes Mr. Davis texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33552/
- [Ambulance from the Hassell Foster Funeral Home]
- Photo of an ambulance owned by the Hassell Foster Funeral Home. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26488/
- [Ambulance from the Hassell Foster Funeral Home]
- Photo of an ambulance owned by the Hassell Foster Funeral Home. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26487/