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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Historic plaque, Milam County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Cameron, Texas. It reads: "Milam County Courthouse. This is the fourth structure to serve as the Milam County Courthouse. The local Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the building on July 4, 1891. Designed by architect A.O. Watson of Austin, the courthouse at one time feature a second empire roof and a cupola with a four-sided clock. The clock was removed and the roof altered in a 1938 renovation project by the Federal Works Progress Administration. As the… more
Date: October 8, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Aerial Photograph of Denton County, DJR-6P-142]

Description: Aerial photograph of an area of land in Denton County, Texas surveyed by the Texas Highway Department. Major roads include: FM2181, Teasley Ln and Old Alton Rd. Major land features include: Sharon Lake, Hickory Creek and Bryant Branch. Historical sites include: Old Alton Bridge.
Date: October 20, 1958
Creator: Texas. Highway Department. Planning Survey Division.
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Spanish Governor's Palace in San Antonio]

Description: Photograph of the Spanish Governor's Palace located at 105 Plaza de Armas in San Antonio, Texas. The building appears to be constructed of adobe and has six flags flying in front of the building. A statue is located to the left of the building and on the right side of the entrance a historical marker is mounted on the front of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Sign Outside of Catholic Church in Czestochowa, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the front of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church located in Czestochowa, Texas. There is a sign outside of the entrance that describes the history of the church and how it was founded. On top of the sign is a cross that states it is from the steeple of the original church. The church can be seen in the background behind the sign and is painted white with windows and a small statue above the entrance.
Date: August 1981
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[E. B. Black House]

Description: Photograph of the front, south side of the E. B. Black House, now part of the Deaf Smith County Museum. A group of unidentified people stand on the wrap-around porch. There is a picket fence and trees in front of the house.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradly, Bill
Partner: Deaf Smith County Library

[E. B. Black House]

Description: Photograph of the front, south side of the E. B. Black House, now part of the Deaf Smith County Museum. It is a two-story wooden house with a wrap-around porch and a picket fence. A small child sits on the steps leading up to the porch.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradly, Bill
Partner: Deaf Smith County Library

[E. B. Black House]

Description: Photograph of the front, south side of the E. B. Black House, now a part of the Deaf Smith County Museum. Several people stand on the house's wrap-around porch.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradly, Bill
Partner: Deaf Smith County Library
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