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[Smokestack Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of the Smokestack Restaurant (located at Thurber (Old Drugstore Building)) in Thurber, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Smokestack]

Description: Photograph of the Smokestack in Thurber, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Quadrangle and Mercantile Store Complex]

Description: Photograph of the Quadrangle and Mercantile Store Complex in Thurber, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Thurber Fire Station]

Description: Photograph of the Thurber Fire Station in Thurber, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Red Brick Abandoned Building in Thurber, Texas

Description: Photograph of a red brick building covered in vines and surrounded by trees and shrubs. The building, which is in the background of the image, is facing toward the left and has a flat top roof that is not visible. There is an open tunnel entrance made with red slatted wood on the righthand side of the building. Above this entrance there is a multipanel round top window. There is another smaller round top window beside the entrance close to the ground. Next to this window there is a white round … more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Red fire hydrant, Thurber

Description: Photograph of a corroded red fire hydrant in Thurber, Texas, surrounded by grass.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Red-brick smokestack of the Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company sign

Description: THIS IS THE SITE OF THE FIRST COMMERCIAL COAL PRODUCED IN TEXAS BY TEXAS & PACIFIC COAL COMPANY. MINED IN 1888. THIS COMPANY WAS THE FORERUNNER OF TEXAS PACIFIC COAL AND OIL COMPANY, NOW ONE OF THE NATION'S SUBSTANTIAL INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS OF OIL AND GAS. THE TRANSITION FROM COAL MINING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTION WAS ACCELERATED BY THE COMPANY'S DISCOVERY IN 1917 OF OIL AND GAS IN THE GREAT RANGER FIELD, 16 MILES TO THE WEST. IT WAS A NATURAL EVOLUTION OF AN AMERICAN ENTERPRISE DEDICATED TO DEVE… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Panoramic View of Thurber, Texas]

Description: Copy photo of a panoramic view of Thurber, Texas, including a long train of cars carrying coal. The caption of the photo says "Panoramic View of Thurber, Texas - 40 cars coal ready to ship and the vitrified brick plant. - population about 6000 - the largest coal producing town in the Southwest - capacity 100 cars per day." Below the image are written "July 1911" and "Texas & Pacific Quarterly pg 72."
Date: July 1911
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Timeless Elegance: Capturing Victorian Splendor at Thurber's Old Miners Cabin]

Description: Immerse yourself in the grandeur of yesteryears as the Old Miners Cabin in Thurber, Texas, becomes a stage for Victorian charm. Enthusiasts clad in exquisite period attire gather, freezing moments in time against the backdrop of this ghost town's remains. Once a bustling coal-mining hub with a population reaching 8,000 to 10,000, Thurber's echoes of prosperity resonate in this photograph. Today, its legacy lingers as a testament to history, nestled in the northwest corner of Erath County, seven… more
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Elegance Amidst Relics: A Glimpse of Thurber's Miner's House]

Description: Step into the past with this captivating photograph capturing a man adorned in a dapper three-piece suit and a timeless hat, striking a pose at the historic Miner's House in Thurber, Texas. Amidst the remnants of this once-thriving coal-mining town, the gentleman stands as a modern-day tribute to an era of refinement and labor. Thurber, now a ghost town, once thrived as a bustling community, and the Miner's House stands as a silent witness to its vibrant history. Nestled in the northwest corner… more
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Melodies of the Past: Cowboy Band Serenade at Thurber's Vintage Cafe]

Description: Transport yourself to a bygone era captured in this enchanting photograph. A charismatic cowboy band takes center stage, serenading patrons at an old-world cafe in Thurber. Amidst the rustic charm, two couples are swept away by the music, dancing in each other's arms. The captivating scene encapsulates the fusion of timeless melodies, historic ambience, and joyful moments, painting a vivid vignette of Thurber's enduring allure.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Echoes of Elegance: Victorian Splendor at the Old Miners Cabin, Thurber, Texas]

Description: Step into a time capsule of Victorian opulence as history and fashion converge outside the Old Miners Cabin in Thurber, Texas. Adorned in resplendent traditional attire, individuals capture moments reminiscent of a bygone era against the backdrop of this once-thriving coal-mining town. Though now a ghost town, Thurber's vibrant past resonates through this image, harking back to a time when it flourished as the heart of Texas' bituminous-coal industry from 1918 to 1920. The legacy of a populatio… more
Date: June 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Whispers of Faith: Rediscovering an Ancient Greek Cross in Thurber's Ghostly Embrace]

Description: Amidst the echoes of a once vibrant community, Thurber, Texas, reveals a poignant relic of devotion - an aged and rusted Greek cross. Standing as a testament to the faith that once flourished in this now-ghost town, the cross stands weathered by time yet enduring in its significance. Within the enigmatic charm of Thurber's remnants, this cross offers a glimpse into the spiritual tapestry that once adorned the landscape. A haunting reminder of a town's bygone era, Thurber's ghostly presence pers… more
Date: May 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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