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Childress H.S., 2/23/26

Description: Photograph of Childress High School construction. The central portion of the front facade is shown, with work on the upper part of the second story in progress. Two workers are visible on the roof. A horse is standing in front of the building. There are stacks of brick and other building materials at the front of the building.
Date: February 23, 1926
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

Starting to clear away the ruins

Description: Photograph of a wagon pulled by a team of four horses, on the site of the West Texas State Normal College building. The wagon is loaded with debris left when the building was destroyed by fire in March 1914. A man driving the team is seated in the wagon, another man stands by the team, and a third man stands to one side. The damaged walls of the building are visible and the ground is strewn with rubble.
Date: 1914
Creator: Fountan, A. E.
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

Breaking ground for the new gymnasium to be built by the townspeople, students and faculty of the West Texas State Teachers College, at Canyon, Texas

Description: Photograph of a team of two horses pulling a plow to break ground for the college gymnasium. J. Davis Hill leads the team while Odus Mitchell and Nay Hale walk behind. A large crowd of onlookers encircles the event. A second team of animals is visible in the background, and several automobiles are parked beyond the crowd.
Date: October 10, 1924
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
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