Jonesville, Texas was originally named Border since it was so close to Louisiana. The city of Border was established sometime in the 1840s. But the historians really do not know. The town had its own post office until 1849 when the town was renamed … [Read more...]
November 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Baker Hotel May Have a New Lease on Life
From 1929 through 1963, visitors from all walks life came to the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas for its healing treatments and luxury accommodations. This once beautiful building towered over the city of Mineral Wells in all its glory and … [Read more...]
July 16, 2013 By 3 Comments
North Texas Road Trip June 2013–Anna, Texas, Celina, Texas, Pilot Point, Texas, and Mineral Wells, Texas
Back in June, I was able to get a few days off in a row. So my wife and I decided to take road trip on some old Texas back roads. After getting inspiration from one of my favorite local photographers, Dwayne Masters and one of his North Texas road … [Read more...]
November 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Abandoned Delinted Cottonseed Mill in Farmersville Texas
In Farmersville, just east of town there is an abandoned mill off State Highway 380. If you aren’t looking for it you might just miss it. Since the property was abandoned and cleaned up it has been sitting abandoned since 1984. Rogers Delinted … [Read more...]
October 22, 2012 By 3 Comments
Invasion Car Show–Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas
On September 1st, 2012 (Labor Day weekend), we were lucky enough to hit up two car shows! The first one was the Cars and Coffee Show and The Invasion Car Show in Deep Ellum (Downtown Dallas, Texas). The show was fun but we weren’t prepared for it. … [Read more...]
