[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel]

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Postcard of the Grand Central Depot and the Brazos Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Brazos Hotel stands on the left side of the frame. In the middle of the frame, the side of the Grand Central Depot is visible. There is a large depot with trains and train cars on the right side of the frame. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Am sorry that I cannot have the pleasure of being by your side at the table to-night. Shirley." The card is addressed to Mr. John Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. October 29, 1908.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Postcard of the Grand Central Depot and the Brazos Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Brazos Hotel stands on the left side of the frame. In the middle of the frame, the side of the Grand Central Depot is visible. There is a large depot with trains and train cars on the right side of the frame. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Am sorry that I cannot have the pleasure of being by your side at the table to-night. Shirley." The card is addressed to Mr. John Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2021

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

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T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • October 29, 1908

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[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel], postcard, October 29, 1908; New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1495464/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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