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Tom Green County, historic plaque

Description: Historic plaque. "Original Tom Green County on transcontinental trail of California Gold Rush. Until 1846 a part of Bexar Land District, Republic of Texas. Private tracts were surveyed as early as 1847. German emigration company colony (90 mi. SE) had grants here, but in 1840s found Indians blocking settlement. Butterland Overland Mail managers lived in stands in area, 1858-61. R. F. Tankersley family established a permanent home in 1864 in future Tom Green County. By 1874 there were five sett… more
Date: August 2, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
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Cactus Hotel, lobby

Description: Photograph of the ornate lobby of the Cactus Hotel. The front of the concierge's desk on the left side is decorated with tan, green, and blue tiles. The stairs leading up to the rooms is visible on the right side of the photo. This was the fourth hotel built by Conrad Hilton, constructed in 1929.
Date: August 2, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.461863844801368 -100.43472800074484
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Cactus Hotel, Ballroom

Description: Photograph of the ballroom of the Cactus Hotel. Two chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The room is reflected in two sectioned mirrors at the end of the hall. The floor is wooden. There is a man standing in the doorway to the right. This building was the fourth hotel built by Conrad Hilton, constructed in 1929.
Date: August 2, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.461832958261784 -100.43477896271612
Partner: UNT Libraries
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