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Charles O. Austin Memorial Library (First Public Library)

Description: Photograph of first public library in Cleveland built by Mrs. Bessie Austin as memorial to her late husband called the Charles O. Austin Memorial Library. It was about 1/2 block from the grammar school. Students would walk single file to check out books. Three sides of the library were shelves of books. The only other item was a small desk and chair where the librarian worked. As of November 3, 2023, building razed due to termite damage and general deterioration.
Date: 1950
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

[1953 Cleveland Elementary-Junior High Flag Raising ]

Description: Photograph of two members of local Boy Scout Troup raising a flag at the opening of Cleveland Elementary-Junior High School in 1953. A crowd of people is gathered to the right, one of whom holds a sign reading "Kiwanis Club". Principal E. D. Balch of this school and Cleveland ISD Superintendent Frank E. White stand in the bed of a truck to the left. This building would become Southside Elementary after a new high school was built in 1956, Junior High was moved to the previous high school buildi… more
Date: 1953
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

First Baptist Church Choir

Description: Photograph of First Baptist Church Choir in 1954. Choir members from left to right are: Front row: Mrs. Theo Scott, Mrs. Ernest Cummings, Mrs. Newman Powers, Mrs. Edsel Brown, Mrs Cam Arrendell, unknown Second row: unknown, unknown, Sally Harkins, Aunt Annie Wright, Elma Lee Tanner, Tula Overton Third Row: unknown Choir Director: Max (last name unknown)
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

Foster Lumber Company

Description: Photograph of Foster Lumber Company shortly before it closed. Shown in the picture is the railroad tracks ("Dinky") connecting the mill with the Santa Fe Railroad. The commissary, post office and mail office is also in this location.
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

[Jane Hooks Kirkham at KVLB Radio Station]

Description: Photograph of Jane Hooks Kirkham (Nelson) sitting behind a desk and looking up, toward the left side of the image. She has both hands on a ledger book opened in front of her, holding a pen in her right hand. Filing cabinets are visible on the left side of the image, with a potted plant on top of them and there is a telephone and a wooden paper box on the left side of the desk. The photo was taken during the grand opening of the KVLB radio station.
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

Martin Chevrolet

Description: Photograph of Martin Chevrolet that was located at the intersection of Highway 105 and Hwy 59 (business route). Family owned this dealership's presence in the community spans decades and is still owed by the 3rd generation of the Martin Family. It has enlarged over the years and this original showroom that opened in 1955 now houses Martin's Polaris Utility Vehicle dealership.
Date: 1955
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

[United States Post Office]

Description: Photograph of the Grand Opening of the United States Post Office on the corner of College and Crockett in Cleveland, Texas. The man at the podium was the area's congressman at the time, U.S. Representative Jack Brooks. There is a window behind him is hung with striped banners with stars on them.
Date: 1955
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

Hank's Motel

Description: Photograph of Hank's Motel located north of Cleveland on Highway 59. This photo appears to have been taken in the office/registration area.
Date: August 10, 1955
Creator: Young, Moon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society
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