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3 Car Wreck
Photograph of a three car wreck at 2nd & Davis Street, Taylor. Anna Turner, Taylor Negro, being removed from car following wreck. July 15, 1957.
100 Block of Main Street
Photograph of the 100 block of Main Street, Taylor. The First National Bank is featured, with a traffic signal in the street intersection.
100 Block of W. Third Street
Photograph of the 100 Block of W. Third Street showing the north side, with Montgomery Wards, A&P Grocery, then Patterson Bros. and Taylor Savings & Loan.
106 W. Third Street
Photograph of 106 W. Third Street, Taylor. This location was the first home of City National Bank, then First State Bank & Trust, then a savings and loan.
200 Block North Porter Street
Photograph of 200 Block North Porter St. showing the City Garage on the left, a hotel in the middle, and the railroad depot on the right. Note the Model T automobiles parked along the unpaved street.
200 Block of Main Street
Photograph of the 200 block of North Main Street, east side of block seen. The large building is the Taylor National Bank. A large number of cars are parked along the street.
200 Block of North Main
Photograph of the 200 block of north Main, on the east side looking south. There is a clear view of the sidewalk, pedestrians, and cars parked along the street.
208 N. Main Street
Photograph of 208 N. Main Street, Taylor. Note the patient on a stretcher being carried upstairs on the alley side of the building.
1905 Cadillac in July 4th Parade
Photograph of 1905 Cadillac in July 4th Parade, Main Street, Taylor Texas.
1921 Flood Washburn Street
Photograph of the 1921 flood with men standing where Washburn Street had been washed away by flood waters.
1st Taylor National Bank Float
Photograph of the 1st Taylor National Bank float pulled by a tractor in the 1956 Rodeo Parade, Main Street, Taylor, Texas.
Alex Bain Blacksmithing
Photograph of Alex Bain's blacksmith shop, showing a view from the street with three men in front of the shop, with horses and carriages in the street. A sign on the second story of the building reads "Horse Shoeing Shop."
I. and G.N. Station
Postcard of the International and Great Northern Railroad depot in Taylor, Texas.
Antique Cars in Taylor Parade
Photograph of antique cars in Taylor Christmas Parade. The older 4 vehicles are early 1900's models, the last car in the line is a 1958 Ford.
Austin's Horseless Carriage Club
Photograph of the Austin's Horseless Carriage Club in the Taylor Rodeo Parade July 24, 1958. The old cars included 1905 and 1914 Cadillacs and a 1924 Ford
Automobile Accident at 7th & Howard
Photograph of an automobile accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of 7th and Howard Streets, October 22, 1957.
The Baby Eagle
Photograph of the Baby Eagle in the parade, Second Street, Taylor, Texas. Called the Baby Eagle,this train is half the size of the Missouri Pacific Line's Eagle trains. Featured in the Rodeo Parade, August 1956.
The Baby Eagle
Photograph of the Baby Eagle in Rodeo Parade, Main Street, Taylor, Texas, on July 24, 1958. This is a half-size version of the Missouri Pacific Line's Eagle Trains.
Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas
Postcard of the First Baptist Church located on 6th Street in Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on the back of the card is in Swedish.
Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas
Postcard of the First Baptist Church, located on West 6th Street.
Bartlett Wreck
Photograph of a traffic wreck near Bartlett, April 1956, with a truck going off a narrow bridge. Vehicle identified as late 1940's Ford Truck.
Bird Eye View of Taylor
Postcard of an elevated view of Main Street, looking northwest from Second Street. Correspondence on the back: "Mr. O. Connor - have you got anybody to help you or do you want me at [...]. We only worked 9 hours a day here & can make up for my [...] We are about th[r]ough with the Barn & can come any time if you want me they are going to work on the house in about two weeks if you want me let me know at once if not I will help on the House. JT."
Bird's-eye View of Taylor, Texas
Color postcard of elevated view of Taylor, Texas.
Birdseye View Looking No. West
Photograph of early Taylor, looking to the northwest from an unidentified location. Earlier dating of 1896 is incorrect, as the 1905-1935 Taylor City Hall is visible on the horizon.
Bledsoe House
Photograph of workers building the Bledsoe House, located at 724 Huff Street, Taylor, Texas. A group of workers is standing in a line near one corner of the house holding buckets and there are ladders propped against the house; a horse-drawn carriage is next to them, to the right. Handwritten text on the back says "unverified if this is the Bledsoe home -- a surgeon who moved to Taylor in 1911 & left in 1927. Address: 724 Huff Street."
Booth Residence
Photograph of the Booth's residence located at 2112 West Lake Drive, Taylor. Shows the Booth family in front with a dog and a horse.
Boy Scout Troop 169
Photograph of float by Boy Scout Troop 169, sponsored by the Taylor Optimist Club in the Taylor Rodeo Parade, Sept 14,1950. Picture taken from office window of Dr. E.M. Krenek, Dentist at 217 1/2 N. Main Street, Taylor.
Brethren Church Bible School
Photograph of students and teacher of the Brethren Church Bible school. Note behind the students, a residential street and parked car, a 1940's model.
Brunner & Williams Drugstore
Photograph of Brunner & Williams Drugstore, 207-209 N. Main. There are signs for other businesses in the building, such as Dr. Doak's offices. This building burned in December 1953.
Brushy Exceeds Spring Floods
Photograph of Brushy Creek flooding higher than the flood in spring of 1957. Picture taken at 2:15 pm Monday, October 14, 1957 at Highway 95 near Coupland.
Buggy Dressed for Parade
Photograph of a decorated wagon with two women aboard. A man stands at the front, holding the horse's bridle. Note the muddy roads.
Car Damaged at Thorndale
Photograph of a car damaged at Thorndale as result of a collision, April 13, 1958. Car identified as 1957 Ford.
Car in the Taylor Rodeo Parade
Photograph of a car in the Taylor Rodeo Parade, Sept 14,1950. Picture taken from second story office window of Dr. E.M. Krenek, Dentist at 217 1/2 N. Main Street, Taylor.
Car Wreck: Two Killed
Photograph of a car wreck near Barlett, August 17, 1957. Two were killed in the wreck.
Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive
Photograph of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce's membership drive with unidentified individuals around the bus. The bus is from the Roark Bus Lines
Charlie Shultz and his Crazy Ford
Photograph of Charlie Schultz and his Crazy Ford is one of the specialty acts in the Rodeo. Part of the Rodeo Parade, Main Street, Taylor, Texas, August 3, 1956.
Christian Church in Taylor
Postcard of the Christian Church in Taylor. There is correspondence on the back and front in English.
Christmas Lights in Thorndale
Photograph of the Christmas lights at night in Thorndale, Texas. Vehicles on street are early 1950's model cars.
Christmas Lights in Thorndale
Photograph of the Christmas lights and decorations at night in downtown Thorndale, taken in the 1950's.
Christmas Parade
Photograph of a Christmas float by the Cub Scouts, Pack 167. Float has a large layer cake in the center, flanked by two smaller Christmas trees. The float is labeled "Christ's 1957 Birthday." Note bystanders at the top of the picture, standing in front of parked cars.
Christmas Parade
Photograph of a Christmas Parade entry by the Girl Scouts, Troop 11. The entry is a live nativity scene on the back flat bed of a pickup truck. Note the bystanders along the top of the photo.
Christmas Parade
Photograph of a Christmas parade entry by the local Brownie troop. The float is a trailer pulled by an unseen vehicle, with a Christmas tree in the center, and little girls seated around it. The side of the float has a banner which reads: "Tis more blessed to give than receive."
Christmas Parade on Main Street
Photograph of the annual Christmas Parade moving south on Main Street, Taylor. Santa is on a float with his sleigh pulled by a jeep. Behind Santa Claus is a marching band. Spectators are lined up on either side of the street in front of the downtown businesses.
Circleville Accident Sunday Morning
Photograph of an automobile accident at Circleville on Sunday morning, November 10. No injuries reported with this wreck. Car identified as 1949 Mercury. ca 1958.
City Bakery Parade Float
Photograph of the City Bakery's parade float, constructed on a wagon pulled by four horses. Note the muddy unpaved street. Exact event or holiday being honored is unknown.
City Hall
Postcard with a colorized image of City Hall in Taylor Texas, viewed from a corer to show the front and one side. It is a two-story building with classic-style architecture and a tower above the entrance. Correspondence on the back says: "Taylor Sept. 34 - 1915. Dear Laura! I'm now in Taylor I came home two weeks agoe [sic] was in Round Rock too but you was not there. I'm been [...] on the country and came home today best regards from Mrs. Sandstrom"
City Hall 1935-1984
Postcard of Taylor City Hall, 1935-1984, with correspondence on the back in English.
City Hall, Taylor, Texas
Color postcard of Taylor City Hall, built in 1905 and razed in 1935. Located on Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
City Hall, Taylor, Texas
Postcard of the 1905-1935 Taylor City Hall, located on Heritage Square in downtown Taylor.
City Hall, Taylor, Texas
Postcard of the 1905-1935 Taylor City Hall, located on Heritage Square in downtown Taylor. Faded correspondence on the back in English.
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