1873 - Van Alstyne - 1998
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N 33° 25.320 W 096° 34.606
14S E 725311 N 3700695
In 1873 the Texas Central Railway built a depot here. People from area towns moved here to be near the railroad and a town was born.
Waymark Code: WMX2AV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
Views: 1
Mural has a green ribbon with gold wording saying 1873/Van Astyne/1998.
The center of the mural shows a train with people getting on, and others standing nearby.
To the left is a row of buildings. To the right is a horse and wagon with a row of buildings behind it.
People in the mural are dressed in early 1900s styles.
City: Van Alstyne
Location Name: Jill's Hair Salon
Artist: Unsigned
Date: Undated
Media: Painted on a brick wall
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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