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Portrait of Man and Woman

Description: Copy negative of Jim Berry, seated and Pearl Berry standing with her left hand on his shoulder. He is wearing a dark suit and white bow tie. She is wearing a white dress with large sleeves and a high collar. Written below the photograph is, "Jim & Pearl Berry" and printed is, "George, Photographer, Albany, Texas".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Sinclair Gasoline building, Albany

Description: Sinclair Gasoline building, Albany. Sign says it is for sale or lease, this building has been restored to look like a old style gas station.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Blach Building, erected 1884, doorway detail

Description: Photograph of the doorway to the Blach Building in Albany, Texas. The building is painted green, with red and white trim. There are two plaques to the right of the door that explain what the building is. The words "Shackelford County Tax Office" have been painted in both windows, and papers have been taped into the doors. There is a wooden ceiling fan above the door.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.720794710203116 -99.29734209999998
Partner: UNT Libraries

Blach Building, erected 1884, Albany

Description: Photograph of the Blach Building in Albany, Texas. The building is painted green, with red and white trim. There are two plaques to the right of the door that explain what the building is. The words "Shackelford County Tax Office" have been painted in both windows.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.720794710203116 -99.29734209999998
Partner: UNT Libraries

Blach Building, erected 1884, Albany

Description: Photograph of the Blach Building, in Albany. It currently houses the Shackelford County Appraisal District. The front facade of the building is green with red and white trim. There is a historic marker to the right of the building.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.720794710203116 -99.29734209999998
Partner: UNT Libraries

Shackelford County Courthouse

Description: Shackelford County Courthouse, erected 1883, architect J. E. Flanders
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Shackelford County

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Albany, Texas. It reads: "Shackelford County. First inhabited by nomadic Indian tribes, Shackelford County was created in 1858 and named for Dr. John Shackelford (1790-1857). The first permanent Anglo-American settlers in this area included J. C. Lynch (1828-1912), a native of Ireland who moved here in 1858; W. H. Ledbetter (1833-84), who arrived in 1859 and later started the Ledbetter Salt Works; T. E. Jackson (b.1820), a merchant who settled in the northern … more
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.72329229762032 -99.29718626885739
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, White Elephant Saloon (Blach Building)

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Albany, Texas. It reads: "White Elephant Saloon (Blach Building). The land on this site, Lot 9, Block 3 of the original town plat of Albany, was purchased in 1882 by noted local restauranteur Charles Hartfield. He planned to build a restaurant next door, and the pending establishment was much anticipated by local diners. Shortly before his death in 1884, Hartfield sold the lot to Alabama businessman Max Blach. Blach was vice-president of the Albany Water Compa… more
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.72255071230782 -99.29746775493675
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Hartfield Building

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Albany, Texas. It reads: "Hartfield Building. Charles A. Hartfield purchased the lot on this site in 1881. A noted area cook, he quickly established "Charley's Restaurant," which included a bakery and boardinghouse. Hartfield was so successful that he planned an elegant rock structure in which to house his business. Construction began in March 1884 amid a flurry of development in the area. Scottish stonemason Patrick McDonnell, who was responsible for much of … more
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Monument to Ledbetter Salt Works

Description: Granite monument. "Ledbetter Salt Works C. S. A. Located 8 mi. southwest on Salt Prong. Hubbard Creek, discovered 1861 by trail drivers. W. H. Ledbetter began extensive development of deposits in 1862. With increased Civil War demand for salt, a large furnace was built, kettles and materials for refining were brought from East Texas by wagon. Salt in large quantities was furnished Confederate troops west of the Mississippi, State Militia, area ranches and towns. Smoking or salting were only … more
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Texas Cattle Trail Monument, Albany

Description: Monument to the Texas Cattle Trails, shaped like a longhorn. "Texas Cattle Trails to Dodge City, Kansas and other Northern points, 1875-1890."
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Lt. Col. William E. Dyess

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Albany, Texas. It reads: "Lt. Col. William E. Dyess, (August 9, 1916 - December 22, 1943) "A native of Albany, and a graduate of Albany HighSchool and John Tarleton Agricultural College, William Edwin Dyess was the son of Judge Richard T. and Hallie Graham Dyess. Trained as a pilot at Randolph Field, San Antonio, he led the 21st Pursuit Squadron of P-40s in the Phillipines, where he was when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and the U.S. entered Word … more
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.722738977340065 -99.29647994814763
Partner: UNT Libraries

Memorial to Williams, Dyess, and Grantham

Description: Photograph of a memorial to Lt. General Robert Boyd Williams (1901-1977), Lt. Colonel William Edwin Dyess (1915-19430, and Rear Admiral Emery Arden Grantham (1914-1998) in Albany, Texas. Note: After consulting official records, it was determined that Rear Admiral Emery Arden Grantham's name is misspelled on the memorial. The proper spelling of his given name is Emery, not Emory as indicated on the memorial.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.72063226020307 -99.29732394999996
Partner: UNT Libraries

Texas Central Railcar

Description: Texas Central railcar in Albany.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Train depot, Albany

Description: The Train depot in Albany.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Veterans Memorial, Shackelford County

Description: Veterans Memorial, Albany. "Dedicated to the men who served in all wars and to those who gave their lives in service to our country."
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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