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[Alamo Lumber Co.]
Photograph of a building labeled "Alamo Lumber Co. Office" in Wilson County, Texas. A water tower is visible in the background.
Alec Ormand
Photograph of Mr Alec Ormand on the night of the Butler's dance. Mr. Ormand appears to be quite young. He is wearing a three piece suit, white shirt and tie and a watch fob. In his left hand, he holds a thin cane or walking stick. His a felt hat is hanging from a fence post to his left. His right fist rests on his hip with his elbow cocked. This appears to be a posed photograph by a professional photographer. At the bottom of the photo are the words "Barr B San Antonio Texas", which may be the photographer's logo. His hair is dark and slicked back and he looks quite dapper.
Alledo School
Photograph of children in front of school house. Pictured in photo are left to right: Top Row; Clara Kinsey, Verna Teague, Gussie Cox, Emma Kinsey 2nd Row; Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Alfonso Grassel, Garvey Odom, Bryan Teague, Euclid Peavey 3rd Row: Edith Teague, Unknown, Bessie Cox, Etwell Peavy 4th Row; Arthur Smith, Unknown, Raymond Peavy, Vincent Grassell
Annie Dial Home
Photograph of white frame house with two front side porches. A small child is sitting in a stroller in front of the steps going to the porch on the left.
Antonio A. Rodriguez Hotel
Photograph of two-story frame building with large wrap-around poches on bothe levels. A man is standing on left side of lower porch and a woman is standing on right side of lower porch.
[Baby in Large White Garment]
Photograph of baby James Hunten McDaniel wearing a large white garment and sitting in a chair with a blanket over it.
[Baby on a Plush Couch]
Photograph of a baby identified as Adeline "Singie" Butler sitting on a plush couch.
[Bales of Hay in Front of Building]
Photograph of bales of hay on the ground and a raised wooden platform in front of a building in Wilson County, Texas.
[Bank Vault Door]
Photograph of a rusty open vault door at the old bank building in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A person is partially visible to the left.
[Barker-Huebinger House]
Photograph of the exterior of the Barker-Huebinger House in Wilson County, Texas. Trees, a Texas Historical Commission plaque, a wrought iron fence, and two flags on a pole are visible in front of the building.
Bathing Pool, Bath house and Pavillion
Artist rendering of the bathing pool, bath house and pavillion that opened for operation in 1910. The drawing features large buildings, a fresh water pool and the tree lined stream.
[Beall Cemetery]
Photograph of headstones at the Beall Cemetery in LaVernia, Texas. Trees are visible in the background.
[The Beer Warehouse]
Photograph of the Beer Warehouse building in Floresville, Texas. A long zig zagging wooden railing leads to the front door.
Blue Bonnet Courts
Photograph of a park with Pecan trees, tables and benches. Small cabins can be seen in the background. Label on photograph says Pecan Park.
Boy Scout at Rancho de las Cabras
First boy scout troop of Floresville, TX running foot races on the grounds of the old ranch.
Boy Scouts at Mission de las Cabras
First boy scout troop of Floresville at the Mission de las Cabras practicing their first aid skills. In the doorway is a balck faced sheep. The mission rock wall can be seen in the background.
[Boy Scouts with Banners]
Photograph of a group of boy scouts and their scout master posing with several banners. Those in the back row are Elbert Franklin, Howard McDaniel, Dale McKenzie, Charlie Culpepper, Frank Woolsey, Henry Timberlake, and Louie McNeil. Those in the front row are Henry Lee Dennis, Charlie Cockrell, Roy Seale, Terrell Toone, scout master W. H. Butler, Jesse Franklin, and Webb Carnes.
The "Bradwin" Farm
Photograph of frame house with porch extending across the front. Two women are sitting in chairs on the porch; two children are sitting on the steps of the porch; a man is leaning against the porch on the right side. Trees are on both side of the house with a barn in the background.
[Brick House on 1st Street]
Photograph of the large two-story house of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Lindley, on 1st Street in Floresville, Texas. There are yellow flowers in the yard, and tree branches are visible in the foreground.
[Bridge at McAlister Crossing]
Photograph of the Mueller Bridge at the McAlister Crossing in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Trees are visible in the foreground.
[Bridge Over San Antonio River]
Photograph of a bridge over the San Antonio River in Floresville, Texas. Trees are visible on both river banks.
[Bruins Ranch Cemetery]
Photograph of flowers in front of four headstones and a cross at the Bruins Ranch Cemetery in Wilson County, Texas. A fence and a building are visible in the background.
[Building During a Snow Storm]
Photograph of the home of E. D. Mayes during a snow storm in Floresville, Texas. Trees and bushes are visible in front of the building.
Business Section, Floresville, Texas
Third and "C" streets in Floresville on the west side of courthouse square. This is the business district of downtown floresville.
[Butler Headstones]
Photograph of the headstones of William G. Butler and Adeline Butler in a cemetery in Wilson County, Texas. A wrought iron fence is visible around the cemetery.
C.A. Volrath Residence
Photograph of house almost hidden behind trees. In the foreground, there is a picket fence, with the gate open. To the right, is a well with a ladder leaning up against it.
"C" Street, Floresville, TX
Photo of the busy downtown street in Floresville, Texas. The photo was taken at the corners of Third and what is today "C" streets. The business in the near right is the First National Bank next door to the Bakery. Noteworthy in this photo is the electric or telephone pole that is outside the bank.
[Caddo Oak in Field]
Photograph of a large caddo oak in a field near Caddo Bridge in Wilson County, Texas.
[Calaveras Bridge]
Photograph of the Calaveras Bridge and surrounding trees in Wilson County, Texas.
Camp Ranch Headquarters
Photograph of home of Mr. & Mrs. Keys. White frame ranch house with porch extending across front. A man and woman are standing in front of the porch. Three large trees are in front yard.
[The Canfield House]
Photograph of the exterior of the two-story Canfield House, with several pairs of columns at the front, and balconies on the second story and the roof.
Captain Will Wright
Captain William (Will) Lee Wright of the Texas Rangers. Captain Wright has piercing eyes with bushy full musche. He is dressed in a white shirt, patterned tie and dark suit.
[Carriage Under an Awning]
Photograph of four men standing in front of the entrance to a building in Wilson County, Texas. A horse and a carriage stand under the building's awning to the left, and more carriages are visible in the background.
[Cars Parked Outside Courthouse]
Photograph of several cars parked outside the Wilson County courthouse in Floresville, Texas. Trees are visible on the courthouse lawn.
Central Rexall Drug Store
Photograph of the front of the I. D. Flores Drug Store. A wagon drawn by a single horse is in front of the store. Sitting on the seat of the wagon is Benjamin A. Quintanilla; holding the horse is Eligio P. Castro; and standing by the hitching post is I. D. Flores.
Charlie Westerman's Second Cabin
Photograph of log cabin with open door and tin roof. This was the second cabin built by Uncle Charlie Westerman.
[Children at the Westmeier House]
Photograph of a group of young boys and girls in front of the Westmeier house somewhere in Texas. A fence and a barn are visible to the right.
[Children at Westmeier's House]
Photograph of a large group of young boys and girls in a pretend wedding procession in front of Westmeier's house somewhere in Texas. The "groom" is identified as A. W. Echal, Jr., and the "acting preacher", to the left, is Milton Fahrenthold.
[Children in Costumes]
Photograph of a group of school children in costumes standing in front of a building. A water cistern is visible to the right.
Citizens of Stockdale
Photograph of several early citizens of Stockdale, Texas. The seated row included Robert Bishof, H. E. Edmiston, J.G. McCoy and Cornelison. Standing in the second row is Henry Smith, William Swante-Palm, Jim Sutton, Jim J. Gresson, and Wiley R. Park. This photo was taken in the early 1900's.
[Clapboard House]
Photograph of a clapboard house raised on short stilts in a field in Wilson County, Texas.
[Close-Up of a Painted Flower]
Photograph of a close-up of a painted flower on a county safe in a building in Floresville, Texas.
[Connally Family at Event]
A photograph of Gov. John Connally with wife Nellie, and their three children, John Connally III, Sharon, and Mark. Behind the family is a Welcome banner.
Connally Family on the Courthouse Lawn
Connally family: Mark, Nellie, Gov. John Connally and Mother of Gov. John Connally, Lela with Wilson County Officials. Behind the family and officials is an American flag.
[County Safe]
Photograph of a county safe with open doors in a building in Floresville, Texas.
[Courthouse Officials]
Photograph of a group of courthouse officials and a small child on the steps of a brick building. Two of the men in the front row are John Erskine Wiseman and Judge E. D. Mayes, and the three men in the back row are Mr. Trice, L. B. Moseley, and Otho Irvin. The rest are, in no order, John McDaniel, Clem McDaniel, Frank Henson, Albert McDaniel, and Nomenico de la Zerda.
Courthouse Yard
Photo taken from the bell tower of the Wilson County Courthouse looking down onto the front yard. Photograph is of what is now the corners of Third and "C" street. Businesses beyond the beautiful courtyard include Rhode One Price Cash Store, John Driffith Co., and The Palace.
Cox Confectionary Store
Photograph of the inside of Cox Confectionary soda counter. There are two men behind the soda counter with ties on. One customer appears to be holding or standing close behind a Coca-Cola cut out at the end of the candy counter. There is a fourth gentleman seated on a bar stool in checkered pants, linen shirt and cowboy hat with a soda glass in hand.
[Crowd Outside Floresville Depot]
Photograph of a group of men on two wagons in front of the train depot in Floresville, Texas.
Cyril Patterson
Photograph of Cyril Patterson was head of the First National Bank of Floresville. Mr. Patterson has a very serious face. He is wearing a white collared shirt, patterned tie and striped jacket.
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