This week’s random image is of a decorative but rusty and peeling iron scroll work on the front porch of the Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas. This article was originally posted to EvolutionaryDesigns.net/photography on October 24th, … [Read more...]
February 3, 2015 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Farm House Near Decatur, Texas
Abandoned Farm House Near Decatur, Texas For the most part, most of the old farm houses from Denton, Texas to Decatur are gone. At least off HWY 380. They have been torn down and new homes have gone up in their place. As you are driving out to … [Read more...]
November 11, 2014 By 4 Comments
The Waggoner Mansion in Decatur, Texas
The Waggoner Mansion or El Castille as its often called was built and owned by the Waggoner family from 1883 until 1942. The mansion was mostly vacant from 1922 to 1942 when the Luker family purchased the place. The family continues to live/own the … [Read more...]
October 24, 2014 By 5 Comments
The Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas
The Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas is the first stone house in town. The house was built in 1859 by prison labor. The main house was the residence of the sheriff or deputy. The small three cell jail was in the basement with the meals being … [Read more...]
