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[Anderson County Jail]

Description: This is a photograph of the second Anderson County Jail. The jail was built on the southwest corner of the courthouse square in 1879-80. It was, at the time, the most architecturally advanced building on the square of Palestine. Its clock tower, rising one floor beyond the two-story sheriff’s office and jail, could be seen all the way to New Town, the part of town near the railroad depot. The jail was used until 1931, when it was considered inadequate for county needs. It was torn down and a mo… more
Date: 1900~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Photograph of Scrub-land and Town]

Description: Photograph, taken from a large, rocky hill, showing a scrub-land with houses and buildings dotted among the sparse trees. A thin body of water, bordering the town area, is visible over the edge of hill, which has a barbed wire fence surrounding it.
Date: [1900..1929]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Photograph of Garden Lawn]

Description: Photograph of a manicured garden lawn, surrounded by short, manicured bushes and a low fence. The garden contains small plant beds, small trees, and cacti. To the right of the garden and in the background, there are industrial, multistory buildings made of brick or metal, some of which have tall smokestacks.
Date: [1900..1929]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Palestine 1900 Sheet 3

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1905 Sheet 7

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1905
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1900 Sheet 7

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1905 Sheet 5

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1905
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1900 Sheet 2

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1900 Sheet 4

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1905 Sheet 4

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1905
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1905 Sheet 1

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1905
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Palestine 1900 Sheet 1

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1900
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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