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[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1959, Volume 1]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1959, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.
Maple Street at Abrams Road, Richardson, Texas
Intersection of two paved streets. A street sign at the left side of the photo reads "Abrams Rd" "and "Maple St." Houses on the left side of Maple St [center of the photograph] have light-colored roofs and front driveways. Most yards have small trees. There are no sidewalks. Two cars are on the street, and other cars are visible near the horizon, in driveways. Additional information: This is the 400 block of Maple Street, looking east from Abrams Rd. Maple terminates on the east at Grace Dr. Many of the houses were built in 1953.
Maple Street at Abrams Road, Richardson, Texas
Unpaved, uncurbed, street, intersecting with a paved street. The unpaved street has wood-clad houses on both sides. Those on the left side are more visible. Just the roof of one house is visible on the right. Some, but not all, homes have front sidewalks. There are utility poles and lines on both sides of the street. At the intersection, in the foreground of the picture, a street sign is on the left, and a fire hydrant is on the right. Most houses have shrubbery and trees, with more mature trees in the background and horizon. A delivery van/truck is just visible at the back end of the street, and the back of one car is on the right edge, in a driveway. Additional information: This is the 300 block of Maple Street, looking east from Abrams Road, toward Greenville Ave. The houses were built in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Maple Street at Abrams Road, Richardson, Texas
[This is a slightly different view of V 28b.] Unpaved, uncurbed, street, intersecting with a paved street. The unpaved street has wood-clad houses on both sides. Some, but not all, homes have front sidewalks. There are utility poles and lines on both sides of the street. Most houses have shrubbery and trees, with more mature trees in the background and horizon. A delivery van/truck is just visible at the back end of the street, and the one car is parked in a driveway on the right side. The left edge of the street has tire-tracks visible. Additional information: This is the 300 block of Maple Street, looking east from Abrams Road, toward Greenville Ave. The houses were built in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Pittman Street, East from Abrams Road, 1959, Richardson, Texas
Pittman Street, 300 block, looking east from Abrams Rd. The streets are blacktop with no curbs or sidewalks. Utility poles on the right/north side of Pittman carry lines to houses on both sides of the street. The home partially visible on the left has a television antenna attached. An alley, proceeding right/north, with a culvert, is on the right/north of the street. Large trees line the eastern portion of the street as it approaches the horizon.
Pittman Street, West from Abrams Road, 1959, Richardson, Texas
Pittman Street, 400 block, looking west, from Abrams Road. This block of Pittman is paved, with curbs. Five houses are visible on the left/north side of Pittman. The houses with the white roofs were built ca 1953. The house with the darker rook has a chimney. The 300 block of Pittman, in the lower left corner, is blacktop, with no curbs. A school zone sign and the street sign are at the NE corner of the intersection.
Polk Street at North Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas
Polk Street, looking west, toward North Central Expressway, which is elevated. Polk Street terminates at the northbound access road of the Expressway. The center and right side of the picture show the grassy area between Polk Street and the Floyd Branch of Cottonwood Creek. A concrete culvert is to the right of Polk Street, but the area over it is not paved. Two cars are stopped at the intersection, and the tops of two cars can be seen on the expressway. There are trees and utility poles and lines. On the right/north side of the photograph, behind/west of the expressway, is a water tower.
Polk Street Bridge, Richardson, Texas
Polk Street, bridge over Floyd Branch of Cottonwood Creek, looking northeast toward Main Street. Sherman Street extends south from the left side of the photograph (not visible). The street sign is just to the left/west of the bridge. There is a gap in the north/south pavement between Polk and Main Streets where Sherman Street might extend north toward Main Street. Leafed trees are along both sides of the picture, beyond the bridge. Utility lines and poles go along both sides of the right-of-way. Buildings and cars are visible. Past the intersection with Main Street, on the left/west is Children's Wonderworld, 113 Sherman, a toy and hobby store. This photograph appears to have been taken at the same time as RPLv007a.
Polk Street Bridge, Richardson, Texas
Polk Street, bridge over Floyd Branch of Cottonwood Creek, looking north toward Main Street. Sherman Street extends south from the left side of the photograph (not visible). There is a gap in the north/south pavement between Polk and Main Streets where Sherman Street might extend north toward Main Street. Leafed trees are along both sides of the picture, beyond the bridge. Utility lines and poles go along both sides of the right-of-way. Buildings and cars are visible. Past the intersection with Main Street, on the left/west is Children's Wonderworld, 113 Sherman, a toy and hobby store.
Polk Street, Richardson, Texas
Polk Street, looking east. The bridge over the Floyd Branch of Cottonwood Creek is on the right, next a residence, then the North Texas Lumber Company building at the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. On the rails is a Southern Pacific boxcar. In front of the rail car is a long flatbed truck partially loaded with cargo. On the left/north side of Polk Street is a wide roadside area of short grass, some bushes, and then trees. In front (west of) the lumber building is Central Street.
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1960, Volume 1]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1960, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1963, Volume 1]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1963, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "A" through "L".
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 14]
Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1964, Volume 1]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1964, including the owner name/address and description of each property, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, account number, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "A" through "L".
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1964,Volume 2]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1964, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "Mc" through "Z".
[Do Not Lean on This Post]
Black and white photograph of a post which has a message painted on it. The message says "Do Not Lean On This Post Or Bldg Will Collapse." Remodeling of El Centro College from the old Sanger Harris building to a college was quite an ordeal.
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1965, Volume 1]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1965, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "A" through "L".
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1965, Volume 2]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1965, including the name and address of each property's owner, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "Mc" through "Z".
['Howdy from Big D' Postcard]
Postcard of the statue of Big Tex at the 1965 Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas. People are visible in foreground, and the text at the top reads: "Howdy from Big D".
[Registration Office]
Black and white photograph of employee and student in the El Centro College Registrar and Admissions area. The employee is behind a counter and has on a white short sleeved blouse and scarf.
[Sanger Harris Building From Northeast]
Black and white photograph of the Sanger Harris building in downtown Dallas. The photograph was taken from the Northeast. The Sanger Harris building was remodeled and began El Centro College.
[El Centro Opening Chairs in Student Lounge]
Photograph of two students sitting in unusual chairs which were part of the main lobby at El Centro College. They are like round ball chairs. Interior photograph of lobby.
[Cabaña Motor Hotel]
Postcard of the Cabaña Motor Hotel on Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. Cars are parked in the lot to the right. The typed text on the back reads: "Remember * * * * * * * * * * Phi Delta Theta Annual Alumni Chili Dinner and Stag - This Thursday, October 12, 1967. Dinner: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Games & Entertainment: 7:30 - 12:30. Tariff: Only $4.50 for 67 dues payers and slightly higher for those who didn't come across. Don't miss this memorable occasion! (The biggest and best stag ever)".
[Steering Committee]
Black and white photograph of some of the original steering committee. Show approximately twenty seven seated individuals.
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1968, Volume 1]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1968, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "A" through "L".
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1968, Volume 2]
Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1968, including the name and address of each property's owner, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "Mc" through "Z".
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 15]
Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
[Food Lab]
Black and white photograph of the Food Services Lab at El Centro College. Tables, stoves and stools are included in to photograph. Two people dressed in white appear to be working near a grill.
Grove Road, Richardson, Texas
Looking west, a plowed, bare field, with a street, Frances Way, and utility poles on the far right. At the horizon is a street, Grove Road, with homes on the west side, facing east. Homes on the west side of Grove were built ca 1954. Homes on the east side were not built until ca 1973.
[Original Board of Trustees]
Black and white photograph of the original Board of Trustees in May 1968. Seated from left: R.L. Thornton, Jr., Mrs. Eugene McDermott, Franklin Spafford. Standing from left: Durwood A. Sutton, Loncy L. Leake, Dr. Frank Altick, Carie Welch.
[Original Board of Trustees with Nameplates]
Black and white photograph of the original Board of Trustees for the Dallas County Community College District. Nameplates are visible in front of each board member. From left: Durwood A. Sutton, Loncy L. Leake, Mrs. Eugene McDermott, R.L. Thornton, Jr., Bill Priest, Frank Altick, Franklin Spafford, Carie Welch. All are seating in the board room.
[Original Board of Trustees with Priest]
Black and white photograph of the original Board of Trustees with Chancellor Bill J. Priest in May 1968. Seated from left: R.L. Thornton, Jr., Mrs. Eugene McDermott, Bill Priest. Standing from left: Durwood A. Sutton, Loncy L. Leake, Dr. Frank Altick, Franklin Spafford, Carie Welch. The photograph was taken in the board room.
Bowser Road Alley, Richardson, Texas
One lane, paved alley with curve/intersection in foreground. Left of the alley is a raised railroad. Next to left edge of the alley are utility poles and lines. Storm drain access from the alley is at the foreground. Right of the alley is a continuous wooden fence, with roofs and trees behind the fencing. Two trash/garbage pick-up areas are visible, with raised platforms and metal trash cans. Additional information. Written on back: Looking north from the alley which serves Bowser showing fencing of residential properties Nov. 25, 1968
Frances Way, east from Lois Lane, 1968, Richardson, Texas
Frances Way, 500 block, looking east from the intersection with Lois Lane. The street is paved, with curbs and sidewalks. Houses are on both sides of the street, those on the right/south are partially visible. Most houses have front driveways. Three cars are parked on the street, and 2 cars are in driveways. There are trees, utility poles, and lines. A fire hydrant is on the NE corner of the intersection.
Grove Road, 1968, Richardson, Texas
Grove Road, looking north, from the "T" intersection with Summit Drive, which terminates at Grove Road. On the horizon, left to center, is Frances Way. The elevated railroad, center to right, intersects Frances Way, and further north, Belt Line Rd., with underpasses. On the extreme right, a water tower is partially shown. The majority of the photograph is a large, mowed, field, extending north to Frances Way, and east/west, from Grove Road to the railroad. Homes and utility poles are on the left/west side of Grove Road. One truck and one car are on Grove; one car is parked on the right/east side of Grove; an eastbound car is on Frances Way, just east of the intersection.
Lois Lane, north from Spring Valley, 1968, Richardson, Texas
Lois Lane, 400 block, north from the intersection with Spring Valley Road. The street is paved with curbs and sidewalks. One car is parked on the street; one covered boat is in front of a house on the left/west. The homes variously have front driveways, or circular driveways, or possibly rear driveways. The southern half of the block does not have utility poles on the street.
Pacific Circle, Richardson, Texas
Cul-de-sac paved and curbed street (Pacific Circle), intersecting with paved and divided four-lane street (300 block, North Bowser Road). The street sign reads Bowser Rd and Pacific Cir [sign is incorrectly oriented]. Two houses, with front driveways, are visible; one car, a Volkswagen Beetle; 3 medium trees, various shrubs, utility poles and lines. The houses have chainlink fencing to their sides. Along the horizon, behind the houses, is the elevated railroad. Additional information. Written on back: Looking west into Pacific Circle. Note that street marker has been turned. Nov. 25, 1968
Palm Circle, Richardson, Texas
U-shaped paved and curbed street, intersecting a divided, four-lane, street (200 block, North Bowser Road). The u-shaped street (Palm Circle) has an island with low planting. Two houses, with front driveways and light-colored roofs, are on the street. Two cars are parked. A street sign shows Boswer Rd and Palm Cir. The houses are landscaped with small trees and shrubbery. Additional information: Written on back: Looking west into Palm Cir. showing railroad in the background Nov. 25, 1968
Pittman Street and Grove Road, 1968, Richardson, Texas
Intersection of Pittman Street and Grove Road, looking northeast. Taken from Pittman Street, the photograph shows the NW corner of the "T" intersection (Pittman Street terminates). At the corner is the street sign, a fire hydrant, and a support cable for a utility pole. That corner of the intersection has concrete curbs and sidewalks. To the east of Grove Road is a large, cut/mowed. field. One small clump of trees is on the left, and a small area of un-cut grass/crop is on the right. The elevated railroad is on the horizon. Just visible above the hydrant is the railroad underpass on Frances Way. Low, long, light-colored roofs are behind the left portion of the railroad. Just left/north of the underpass, behind the railroad, is a water tower.
[Aerial Looking West]
Aerial view of Mountain View College under construction. Photograph was taken so that observer is looking from East to West. Some neighborhood homes are visible in the bottom of the photograph.
[Architectural Detail]
Photograph of an architectural detail on a building showing a carved face and scrolls.
[Board of Trustees with Scroggins]
Photograph of the Board of Trustees of the Dallas County Community College District in 1969. Seated from left: Mrs. Eugene McDermott, R.L. Thornton, Jr., Bill Priest. Standing from left: Durwood A. Sutton, Loncy L. Leake, Franklin Spafford, Carie Welch, Jim Scoggins. United States flag is on the left. Texas flag is on the right. Part of the Dallas County Community College symbol is visible behind the people. Dr. Priest is wearing a bow tie.
[First Floor]
Photograph of the lobby on the first floor of El Centro College. There are plants in the foreground and seating in the background. There are columns and lots of windows. The Sanger Harris department store was remodeled and is now part of El Centro College.
[Priest Accepting Scholarship Check]
Black and white photograph shows three gentlemen. Dr. Bill J. Priest is accepting a scholarship check. From left: Durward J. Tucker, Managing Director of WRR, and W.H. (Bill) Roberts, Executive Vice President of American Bank and Trust Company.
[Priest in His Office]
Black and white photograph of Dr. Bill J. Priest in his office. He is holding his glasses in his hands. There is a picture of a duck on the wall behind him. He has on a suit and necktie.
[Admissions Trailer Office]
Mountain View College utilized trailers to serve students prior to the completion of the college. This photograph shows college employees and a student in the Admissions trailer.
[Aerial View of an Inn]
Postcard of an aerial view of the Inn of the Six Flags in Dallas, Texas. There are several cars parked in the lot around the buildings.
[Aerial View of Dallas]
Postcard of an aerial view of Dallas, Texas, with the Southland Center in the middle of the drawing.
[Aerial View of the JFK Memorial]
Postcard of an aerial view of the John F. Kennedy Memorial and surrounding roads and buildings in Dallas, Texas.
[Apparel Construction Class]
Photograph of four students working at tables. Dressforms are around the room. One student appears to have her garment on a dress form and is inspecting her work. It's a sewing class.
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