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[The Damron Hotel Fire, 11 of 21: Fighting the Fire on W. Hubbard St.]

Description: Shown here is another picture in the series of photographs of the fire that destroyed the Damron Hotel during the holiday season of 1975. This smoke-shrouded scene of W. Hubbard, shows the front entrance to the hotel in the earlier stages of the fire's progress. The Damron was built in 1906, during the days that Mineral Wells was a popular resort spa. It burned completely on December 22,1975. The hotel's name was changed in 1917 when Mr. Holt (who had built the hotel) traded it to Ag… more
Date: December 22, 1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Damron Hotel Fire, 9 of 21: Firemen and a Fire Truck Near the North Side of Budiling]

Description: This photograph shows another view of the early response to the holiday conflagration that consumed the Damron Hotel on December 22, 1975. The Damron was built in 1906, during Mineral Wells' heyday as a popular resort city. Originally named the Colonial Hotel by J. T. Holt, and built for his second wife, the name of the hotel was changed in 1917 when Mr. Holt traded the hotel to Agnew and Bessie Damron. The hotel was located at 109 W. Hubbard, and the spectacular fire received exte… more
Date: December 22, 1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Damron Hotel Fire, 4 of 21, Fire Inside the Structure]

Description: This is another view of the spectacular fire that consumed the Damron Hotel on December 22, 1975. The hotel was built as the Colonial Hotel in 1906 by rancher J. T. Holt for his second wife. The name was changed in 1917 when the hotel was traded to Agnew and Bessie Damron . The fire received extensive photographic coverage. Note the height of the flames in this picture, taken in the later stages of the fire.
Date: December 22, 1976
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Damron Hotel Fire, 5 of 21: View from the Rear of the Building]

Description: The Damron Hotel was built in 1906 as the Colonial Hotel by J. T. Holt. At one time, both Kiwanis and the Rotary service Clubs met in the dining room that was located on the west side of the main floor. Formerly located at 109 W. Hubbard Street, the hotel burned completely on December 22, 1975 in a spectacular fire that was extensively photographed. Shown here is one of many views of the fire.
Date: December 22, 1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Damron Hotel Fire, 17 of 21: Two Individuals on the Street Northwest of the Fire]

Description: Shown here is another view of the plume of thick black smoke at the height of the fire that completely destroyed the Damron Hotel December 22, 1975, along with two hard-hatted individuals (presumably fire-fighters) standing in the street. It was a very popular hotel during the mineral water industry's heyday through the "Roaring Twenties", Great Depression and World War II. By the time of the fire, however, an informant remarked--verbally--that no respectable lady permitted herself t… more
Date: December 22, 1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Shrimp Cocktail at the Don Juan Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of Prawn cocktail, also known as shrimp cocktail, is a seafood dish consisting of shelled, cooked prawns in a Marie Rose sauce or cocktail sauce, served in a glass. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Complete meal with founding family at Don Juan]

Description: Photograph of Don Juan family, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants. Juan Barron along with his family, can be seen as he handles one of his masterpieces — a handmade 12-string bass guitar he painstakingly carved and detailed for one of his children. The picture completely describes the bu… more
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A pipe band performing at the festival]

Description: A pipe band wearing Scottish kilts was seen performing at the Dickens on the Strand winter festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Parillada Especial at Don Juan]

Description: Photograph of a hot skillet platter piled high with a sizzling mix of chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas smothered with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and your choice of refried bean or charro beans. Tyler's Don Juan is a Mexican restaurant established out of love for tacos and family values.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tamale at the Don Juan Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a salsa named Tamale, which is served on the sides of Mexican dishes.Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tomato Shrimp Curry at the restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a shrimp tomato curry with onion and bell peppers, served with rice at the Don Juan Restaurant. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Costumed man at the festival]

Description: Photograph of a man showcasing the culture during the Dickens on the Strand Festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bayou city pipes and drums at the Christmas Festival]

Description: A renowned Houston based band, Bayou city pipes and drums was seen capturing the fun and excitement at the Dickens on the Strand Festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cocktails at the Don Juan Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a cocktail served with the Mexican food at the restaurant. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hearty meal at the Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a hearty meal served at the Don Juan restaurant which can be enjoyed by a family. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cosplayers with a Llama at the Galveston Festival during the parade]

Description: Photograph of artists dressed as characters with a Llama in the middle of the street during a performance at a Winter festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tyler's Don Juan Mexican Restaurant]

Description: Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron along with his family, can be seen as he handles one of his masterpieces — a handmade 12-string bass guitar he painstakingly carved and detailed for one of his children.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Parillada Especial with drinks]

Description: Photograph of a Mexican spread at the Don Juan restaurant which includes a hot skillet platter of Parillada Especial served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and your choice of refried bean or charro beans. The restaurant serves refreshing drinks like margaritas and a wide variety of beers.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A young girl at the Charles Dickens Christmas festival]

Description: Photograph of a young girl dressed in a Victorian costume for the Charles Dickens Christmas festival at Dickens on the Strand, Galveston, TX. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mother & daughter duo dolled up in Victorian traditional outfits]

Description: Photograph of a mother and daughter celebrating the Dickens on the Strand Festival in their Victorian traditional outfits. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A gallant cyclist riding a penny farthing at the festival]

Description: A gallant cyclist, dressed in historical costume, captured the fun and excitement of the Charles Dickens Christmas Festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.308019 -94.791108
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tomato Curry at the Don Juan Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a shrimp tomato curry with onion and bell peppers, served with rice and guacamole at the Don Juan Restaurant. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.350959 -95.285010
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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