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Hidden in Plain Sight: A Springtime Brazos Flood, 1908

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Eric Ames

For residents of early twentieth-century Waco, the Brazos River was a study in contrasts. It provided a reliable source of potable water for myriad daily uses, but its temperamental nature made it prone to violent floods that damaged property and … Continue reading →

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Deconstructing a 1912 Panoramic Photo

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Eric Ames

Our first post of 2012 featured this photograph of a train excursion taken by the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) to the Texas town of Comanche in 1912. It turns out there’s a lot going on in this one photo, … Continue reading →

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