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[Prisoners Working on the Texas State Railroad]

Description: Vintage postcard of prisoners from the East Texas Penitentiary performing maintenance work on the Texas State Railroad, circa 1913. Armed guards supervise the prisoners, who are digging ditches along the sides of the track and roadbed.
Date: 1913~
Partner: The History Center

[Crabb Switch during 1913 flood]

Description: Postcard image of Crabb Switch during 1913 flood. Crabb sign to left of photo. Road under water to left, also. Railroad tracks to right. Wagon in far left corner.
Date: 1913
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Southern Pacific Railroad bridge]

Description: Postcard image of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge across the Brazos River, Richmond, Texas during 1913 flood. Flood level almost reaches tracks. Utility poles on far right.
Date: 1913
Partner: Fort Bend Museum
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