Are We There Yet? Transportation in Central Texas - 274 Matching Results

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[Man on truck loaded with wood]

Description: Black and white photograph shows Mr. Robert Egger with a load of winter fuel. This was the method of getting the winter supply of wood for both heating and cooking. This load came from the Herbert Ganzert Ranch west of Round Rock.
Date: 1922
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[Model A Ford- Mail carrier & car]

Description: Photograph of Mr. Edward Peterson with his Model A Ford. A note with the picture states that Mr. Peterston used the automobile to carry mail from 1928 until he retired in 1960. Prior to that, he delivered Round Rock's mail on horseback and in a gig.
Date: 19uu
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[Model T]

Description: A black and white photograph of a man (fireman) sitting on a truck, possibly a fire-truck. The back part is open and appears to have rails. The man is wearing a suit with a wide brimmed hat- and it appears to be mid day. He is in a suburban area with small white houses-there are no big buildings around.
Date: 1920~
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[Model T]

Description: A black and white photograph of a man in front of a model T car. He wears a dark jacket, pants, and tie. He also sports a large, wide brimmed hat. A woman wearing a white dress appears to be in the drivers seat of the car.
Date: 1920~
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[A Mule-Drawn Trash Wagon]

Description: Photograph of Francisco "Frank" Castro driving his mule-drawn trash wagon in downtown Taylor. One of Taylor's most popular businessmen, when Castro had to convert to tractor power, he did so reluctantly. Castro and his wife, Helen Fuentes Castro, raised five children in Taylor. Mr. Castro was the only trash collector for businesses in Taylor from 1935 to 1952. He supported his family and neighborhood during the depression.
Date: 1940
Partner: The Williamson Museum
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