Photograph of the front and south sides of the "Lucas-Davey House," a white, two-story Queen Anne-style home located at 722 S. Magnolia in Palestine, Texas. Distinctive features include the asymmetrical massing, a richness in details and materials and superb craftsmanship. There are trees and bushes around the house, obscuring the porch and first floor.
Photograph of the front and side of the "Howard House" located at 1011 N. Perry in Palestine, Texas. The house is a one-story, antebellum-style house with Greek revival influence. There are square columns along the front porch and a brick chimney on the side of the house.
(Back of photo) Alfred Morris Jr., Thelma (wife) and Ben (son) Jan 18, 1962 Ben will be 2 years old. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
School Photo of Amanda Blackshear taken Dec 1962 - 1st. Grade - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Photograph of the south and west sides of the Anderson County Courthouse, located at 500 N. Church in Palestine, Texas, taken from the corner of N. Church and E. Crawford streets. The three-story building has Classical Revival-style elements including Ionic columns across the front. There is a dome topped with a statue of Lady Justice in the center of the roof.
(back of photo) Carol (age 13) , Pamela (age 9) and Pat (age 3) - Canada - The grandchildren of Chas. Howard Blackshear II of Louisville, Ky, by his daughter, Ann Woods.
(back of photo) Charles with his granddaughter, Robin, age 10. Also "Bambi", our Chihuahua. Dec 1963 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Photo of Charles Howard Blackshear taken Christmas 1963 at 501 Kemilworth Rc. - Louisville, Ky 40206. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Charles Howard Blackshear (II) - son of Joe Anderson Blackshear Sr. - Here Charles is on vacation at the Watts Bar Resort, May 1960, age 52. He now resides in Louisville, Ky. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Copy negative of the front and north side of the International & Great Northern (I&GN) Railroad Hospital located at 919 S. Magnolia in Palestine, Texas. It is a three-story, metal-framed, brick-faced hospital along with an outbuilding (the Nurses' Home), visible on the right side of the image. The building has a box-like massing with some Classical Revival detailing, especially around the primary entrance. The wide, cast stone bands divide the exterior into three components and emphasize the horizontal massing of the building.
Photograph of the front and north side of the International & Great Northern (I&GN) Railroad Hospital located at 919 S. Magnolia in Palestine, Texas. It is a three-story, metal-framed, brick-faced hospital along with an outbuilding (the Nurses' Home). The building has a box-like massing with some Classical Revival detailing, especially around the primary entrance. The wide, cast stone bands divide the exterior into three components and emphasize the horizontal massing of the building.
C. and Eleanor Huddleston's new home. Feb 1960. Houston Texas - This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Jayne Blackshear, wife of Charles III, and her son Robert Rubel Blackshear, who will be 2 years old March 28, 1962. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Photo of Mrs. C.H. Blackshear (Frances) who lived in Kentucky. Taken Feb 2, 1964. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Photo of the old Memorial Hospital, which is located on the corner of S. Sycamore and Angelina Streets in the south side of Palestine. This building still stands, but no longer houses a hospital. It remains vacant as of the end of 2007.
(back of photo) Bob Blackshear oil portrait done in N.Y.C. at age 16 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Photograph of the south and east sides of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum. Playground equipment is visible in the foreground.
Photograph of the northwest corner of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum. A sign on the lawn says "Second Thoughts Thrift Shop."
Photograph of the north side of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum.
Photograph of the northeast corner of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum.
Photograph of the front and south side of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum. A car and a van with the words "Primera Iglesia Bautista, First Hispanic Baptist Church" written on the side are parked in the parking lot on the south side of the building.
Photo of Robert Rubel Blackshear standing in front of a car. He was the son of Charles H. Blackshear III and was 3 years and 10 months old when this was taken. He was the grandson of Charles Howard Blackshear and Frances Rubel and the Great Grandson of J.A. Blackshear. Photo taken in Jan 1964. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
School Picture of Sally Blackshear - Age 9 - 1964 - Fourth Grade. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
View of the back of the Speegle Sanitarium. This building was once the home of the Speegle Sanitarium but was later converted into part of the Town and Country Motel. This building burned and has not been rebuilt.
Top Photo is of the Swift and Company Cottonseed and Oil Mill which was once located in Palestine. The bottom photo is of Bonner Frizzell accepting the plaque for being named to the Anderson County Council of Honor.
Top Photo is of the Swift and Company Cottonseed and Oil Mill which was once located in Palestine. The bottom photo is of Bonner Frizzell accepting the plaque for being named to the Anderson County Council of Honor.
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