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…
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Date:
April 14, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
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Location:
32.72255071230782 -99.29746775493675
Partner:
UNT Libraries