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Workers Clearing the Land for Progress

Description: Cropped copy-photograph of a field near Portland, TX. The field appears to be still filled with wild grasses and plants. Accompanying information states that the land is scheduled to be cleared for farming. A group of seven people is standing on a small hill in the middle of the field. All seven are wearing hats.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Sinton Country Home]

Description: Photograph of a Sinton country home that sits on 6 acres of land. Flowerbeds can be seen around the exterior of the house. Handwritten text on the front of the photograph: "Sinton Country Home." Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "6 acre farm home near Sinton, year 1911, purchased by J. J. White."
Date: 1911
Partner: Sinton Texas Historical Museum

General Merchandise and Drug Store

Description: Cropped copy-photograph of the C. H. McGary General Merchandise Store in Portland, TX. The Portland Drug Store is connected to the General Store. Lettering on the side of the stores identifies them. The front of the stores is a covered porch area. The area around the stores is undeveloped land. A railroad runs in front of the building.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library

[Coleman Fulton Pasture Company Department Heads]

Description: Cropped copy-photograph of Coleman Fulton Pasture Company department heads. The first row (left to right) is identified as Professor Chas H. Weyland (Taft band), J. G. Willacy (Portland Development and Founder), Walter P. Napier (company attorney), Joseph F. Green (company manager), H. V. Fetick (Taft Ranch Industries), W. S. Clark (editor Taft Tribune), W. L. Weber (manager of Taft Oil Mill), and A. M. Brooks (manager of Taft store). The middle row is identified as Fritz W. Hoepfner (cattle)… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Bell/Whittington Public Library
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