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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House] [Texas Historical Commission Marker: Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House]

Description: Photograph of the historic marker and part of the Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House located at 814 S. Sycamore in Palestine, Texas. Text: "Silk Stocking Row" Victorian residence built in 1890. Noted as family home of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker (1861-1938), teacher, author of widely-used school History of Texas, first Texan president General Federation Women's Clubs. Purchased 1900 by Thomas M. Campbell (1856-1923), famous lawyer, banker, governor of Texas in 1907-1911. Enlarged by Gov. Campbell… more
Date: 1970~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Redlands Hotel Building - 400 N. Queen]

Description: Photograph of the south and west sides of the Redlands Hotel, on the corner of Oak and Queen streets, at 400 N. Queen in Palestine, Texas. It is a Two-Part Vertical Block building that has a U-shaped plan and load-bearing masonry walls, with Renaissance Revival-style architectural elements. Noteworthy features include the quoin-like brick in the end bays of the west and south elevations, and the entablature with large brackets. A large sign is hung above the entrance on the west side that has … more
Date: 1970~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[News Script: Millionaire's money]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about New York millionare Michael Brody giving away his fortune, but that Texas couple Mr. & Mrs. Bob Gretzner have been receiving phone calls that are meant for Brody - their number identical except the two-digit area code.
Date: January 17, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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