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[Old First National Bank Plaque]

Description: Photograph of a Texas Historical Commission plaque on the wall of the Old First National Bank of Navasota. The plaque reads: "The Old First National Bank of Navasota. Local architect, contractor and stonemason James Davern and his brother-in-law C. C. Camp built this commercial edifice in the 1880s. Constructed of cement-covered stone rubble, it was remodeled with Renaissance Revival detailing in the 1890s, during the ownership of the First National Bank of Navasota. Occupied by the bank until … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to B. P. Briscoe, April 24, 1954]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to B. P. Briscoe discussing on a topic involving vapor barriers in construction. He appreciates Mr. Moore's advice on the subject. Additionally, the letter refers to a past conversation about historical sites in Texas, specifically the old Baker place from the Republic of Texas era, and inquires about any published information on it, hoping for a copy.
Date: April 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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