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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.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Red Brick Building]

Description: Photograph of two cars parked next to a red brick building in Paris, Texas. A red sign on a building in the background reads: "Reep's Furniture Warehouse".
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell
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