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[Anson Mills Building]

Description: Postcard of the Anson Mills Building. The Anson Mills Building is a historic building located at 303 North Oregon Street in El Paso, Texas. The building stands on the original site of the 1832 Ponce de León ranch. Anson Mills hired Henry C. Trost of the Trost and Trost architectural firm to design and construct the building. At the time, Henry C. Trost was the area's foremost pioneer in the use of reinforced concrete in building design. Built in 1910-1911, the building was only the second conc… more
Date: July 7, 1915
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Mesquite Street North From Throckmorton Street

Description: A postcard of Mesquite Street, taken from Throckmorton Street [In 2008: NE 1st Avenue from NE 1st Street] Note the Post Office, completed August 1913, at end of the newly-paved street. The trolley tracks were removed in 1913, the street paved, and sidewalks installed in 1914. The street names were changed in 1920.
Date: 1915?
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Juárez Race Track]

Description: Postcard image of the Juárez Race Track. The Juárez Race Track opened up circa 1909 under the original name of Terrazas Park. The track was named Terrazas Park in honor of Alberto Terrazas, the son of Mexican cattle king Don Luis Terrazas. This image captures the end of a horse race and reads as such: 1st Lillian Kripp, 2nd Senorita Dana, 3rd Split Second, Juarez, Mexico. This postcard was mailed to Ed. M. Horne, Hallowell, Maine. The front image of this postcard is a duplicate image of W… more
Date: 1915
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Juárez Race Track]

Description: Postcard image of the Juárez Race Track. The Juárez Race Track opened up circa 1909 under the original name of Terrazas Park. The track was named Terrazas Park in honor of Alberto Terrazas, the son of Mexican cattle king Don Luis Terrazas. This image captures the end of a horse race and reads as such: 1st Lillian Kripp, 2nd Senorita Dana, 3rd Split Second, Juarez, Mexico. This postcard was mailed to Miss G. W. Horne, Portland, Maine. The front image of this postcard is a duplicate image o… more
Date: 1915
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[A Postcard Home from the Racetrack]

Description: Postcard with an image of the end of a 16-horse race, titled at the bottom as: "A finish at Juarez, Mex." with the top three winners listed in the lower-left corner: "1st. Cordie, F. 2nd. Hardy 3rd. Singletoe." A note on the back was written from the photographer, Walter H. Horne, to his father in Hallowell, Maine and is postmarked February 27, 1915 at 8:30 a.m in El Paso, Texas.
Date: February 1915
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Picture of Elmhurst Park]

Description: Illustration of the Elmhurst Park in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Date: 1915
Partner: Mineral Wells Heritage Association

I. and G.N. Station

Description: Postcard of the International and Great Northern Railroad depot in Taylor, Texas.
Date: 1915
Partner: Taylor Public Library

J. C. Elliott Residence

Description: Postcard of the J. C. Elliott residence, located 310 Elliott Street, Taylor. Correspondence in English on the reverse.
Date: 1915
Partner: Taylor Public Library

[Wellington First National Bank]

Description: Postcard of the First National Bank in Wellington, Texas. It is a long, two-story building with small trees lining the exterior. There are not any other buildings nearby. Handwriting on the back of the postcard is a note addressed to Jessie Sugg.
Date: 1915
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

[Keno Gambling Hall, Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Postcard image of men seated along a long narrow table in the middle of the room at a Keno Hall in Juarez, Mexico. Keno House Rules are visible along the top portion of the wall at left and several Keno number walls are visible at the back of the room and to the right. The back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mother. Your letter and the one from Father rec'd. All ok here and will write at once. I shall leave for Denver in about a week. Expect G. & Father Sep. 7, Yours, Walter". The postcard i… more
Date: 1915~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

I. & G.N. Depot

Description: Postcard of the International and Great Northern Railroad Depot, in Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on the back of the postcard in English.
Date: 1915
Partner: Taylor Public Library

First Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas

Description: Postcard of the First Baptist Church, located on West 6th Street in Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of the card in Swedish.
Date: 1915
Partner: Taylor Public Library

First Baptist Church, Taylor, Tex

Description: Postcard of the First Baptist Church of Taylor, located on West 6th Street, Taylor, Texas. Correspondence on back of card, possibly in Czech.
Date: 1915
Partner: Taylor Public Library

[Postcard of "Lookout" in Grand Canyon]

Description: Postcard of a stone tower overlooking the Grand Canyon, described as " "The Lookout" near top of bright angel trail, Grand Canyon, Ariz." The message and description on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 5, 1915
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Alpine Postcard]

Description: Postcard of a view of Alpine, Texas. The photograph was taken from the top of a hill. The postcard is addressed to Maria R. Pena in El Paso, Texas. It is dated April 22, 1915.
Date: 1915
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Camp Devine]

Description: Postcard of soldiers at Camp Devine. Throughout the photo soldiers, horses, and tents are visible.
Date: 1915~
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Yucca Plants and Mountains]

Description: Postcard of several yucca plants on a flat area with desert mountains in the background. The caption for this postcard reads: 'Yucca Plants and Mountains.' These Yucca plants are also known as Spanish Daggers.
Date: 1915/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[The Famous Guffy Gas Well]

Description: Postcard of the wreckage of the rig after a gas blowout of the now famous Guffy Gas Well in Corpus Christi, Texas. At the bottom of the well there is a pile of wood with the gas erupting out. The caption on the image reads "The Famous Guffy Gas Well, Corpus Christi, Texas."
Date: 1915
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Magnolia Cemetery]

Description: Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date: October 6, 1915
Creator: D. J. Hicks Book Store
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to her Friend, September 23, 1915]

Description: Postcard from Maurine Matlock to her friend with a photograph of Veracruz, Mexico as seen from a hill. The note on the reverse side of the card says that they had a storm the other night, and dealing with cotton and corn.
Date: September 23, 1915
Creator: Matlock, Maurine
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[National Guardsmen Making Camp]

Description: The postcard caption reads: National Guardsmen Making Camp (on the Long Hike). The event captures several National Guardsmen about to pitch their tents. The distant background reveals an unidentified group of mountains. Middle image - some larger tents can be seen in the middle of the photograph.
Date: 1915/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postcard of a Cherub Waiting to Ring Bells]

Description: Postcard of a winged child wearing a Santa Claus costume looking at a pocket watch while holding a rope attached to two bells. The message on the front reads, "Good Luck be yours in the New Year." The message on the back reads, "With love and all good wishes for 1916 Mamie! Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1915
Creator: Julia Borden
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Woman and Two Soldiers]

Description: Postcard of an unidentified woman wearing a light-colored dress standing in between two unidentified cavalry soldiers in a field with houses visible in the background. Both the men are wearing a dark band on their left arms and the man on the left is wearing dark-colored boots.
Date: 1915~
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site]

Description: Postcard of an unknown family posing on a rock near a pool of water at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. Rock formations are visible behind them.
Date: 1915~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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