[Sunshine Special]
Date: 1940
Creator: Weaver, A.F.
Description: A locomotive engine pulling the Texas & Pacific "Red Eye" passenger train, The Sunshine Special. These business friendly trains were scheduled to arrive in the Dallas/Ft Worth area at about 9AM from both East and West. The picture was taken by A.F. Weaver at Millsap, Texas in 1940. It was published in the Rotogravure section of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. The 700 (714) series engine shown was replaced a few years later by larger, more powerful Series 600 engines capable of greater speed.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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Young Motor Co.
Date: 1952-05
Creator: Weaver, A. F.
Description: Text on the photo identifies it as "May 1952-Grand Opening after fire of 1951," "316 E. Hubbard Street," "Photo by A. F. Weaver." This was the local General Motors dealership and garage. It became Barnett-Young in late 1960's and in 1984 after Cecil Young's death it was Barnett Motor Co. The building is adjacent to the Baker Hotel parking garage, and in 2007 it houses the H & H Tire Company.
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