First Car of Shale
Description:
"First car of shale" is the legend printed on the original photograph. The car bears the marking "H.M.X. 20" on the rear. The picture probably commemorates the opening of Mineral Wells' fledgling brick manufacturing industry, as the appearance of a gentleman wearing a tie and wielding a shovel suggests a celebration of sorts. His attire shown is typical of summertime 1930's dress.
The photograph bears the legend that it was restored by A.F. Weaver.
Date:
1925?
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Boyce Ditto Public Library