[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

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Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will … continued below

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. July 5, 1908.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2021 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 21 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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  • Wiseman
    Place of Publication: Hico, Texas

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2021

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

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T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • July 5, 1908

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[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge], postcard, July 5, 1908; Hico, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1495468/: accessed June 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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