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Industrial Section of Town, Hillsboro, Texas

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Description: Elevated general view of an industrial area. Automobiles drive down the road past stores and factories.
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Hillsborough Brewery and Brickyard

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Description: View looking down hill towards the buildings that make up the brickyard. Along the road between the brickyard and the brewery are a few men sitting in wago...
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Hillsboro Street Scene

Date: 1925
Description: Commercial street in Hillsboro. A row of cars are parked in the center of the street.
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Filling Station

Date: 1931
Description: A car parked under the overhang of a Mobiloil gas station.
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Hillsboro Filling Station

Date: 1931
Description: A man, two women, and two girls stand outside a gas station and automotive repair shop. The shop features a sign that reads, "Free crankcase service."
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Valecia Condensery Milk Company

Date: 1914
Description: Exterior of the Valecia Condensery Milk Company factory. The company's sign is painted on the crow-stepped gable wall of the factory. The sign reads, "Vale...
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Farmers State Bank

Date: 1913
Description: Exterior of the Farmers State Bank building. The two-story brick building features the words "Farmers State Bank" on the facade as well as on the window.
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Hillsboro City Hall

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Description: Exterior view from street of Hillsboro's City Hall. It was constructed in 1937 with assistance from a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The lowe...
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National Bicycle Week

Date: 1963
Description: View from street of group of local boys taking part in a celebration of National Bicycle Week. Members of the Shaker-Callaway Post of the VFW were on hand ...
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Bicycle Safety Instruction

Date: 1963
Description: Sterling Standiford, a State Trooper, talking to a group of local children on bicycle safety during National Bicycle Week. The activities took place outsid...
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Boy at National Bicycle Week

Date: 1963
Description: A boy taking part in a National Bicycle Week Celebration stands near a bicycle. Sterling Standiford, a State Trooper who was present to explain proper ope...
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Hillsboro Brewery

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Description: Elevated view of the Hillsboro Brewery when it was operated by Joseph Buzucha in the early 1900's.
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Exterior of the Hillsboro Brewery

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Description: Exterior view of the Hillsboro Brewery when it was operated by Joseph Buzucha in the early 1900's.
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Water Avenue Fire

Date: 12 31 1990
Description: Firefighters battle a fire that engulfed Kruk's Drug Store and Hansen's Department Store. The pharmacy was to change ownership the next day.
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Water Avenue Fire

Date: 12 31 1990
Description: Firefighters battle a fire that engulfed Kruk's Drug Store and Hansen's Department Store. The pharmacy was to change ownership the next day.
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Dr. Ferriter, Dentist

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Description: Dr. Frank A. Ferriter with a patient in his office. Dr. Feritter was a practicing dentist from 1903-1926. A small sign on the back wall says: "Keep Smiling...
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Downtown Automobile Race

Date: 07 04 1911
Description: Elevated view looking towards sidewalk and street of a crowd looking at automobiles lined up for a downtown race. According to Alan Picha of the Hillsboro ...
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Woman at Hansberry Hospital

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Description: A woman (possibly a nurse) standing on the sidewalk in front of the sign at the entrance to Hansberry Hospital, Hillsburo's first hospital. It was establis...
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Warner Creek Cheese Billboard

Date: 1986
Description: Warner Creek Cheese billboard, including a 3D sculpture of a mouse with cheese, in front of a small, brick building. Located off the State Highway near Hil...
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Hofmeister's Liquor Store

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Description: Interior view of Hofmeister's Liquor Store. John Hofmeister is standing and holding up a bottle next to the cash register.

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