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1. Amarillo Municipal Airport Historical MarkerAmarillo Municipal Airport Historical MarkerHistorical markers; Amarillo Municipal Airport; transcontinental air transport; Lindbergh, Charles; TWA (Trans-World Airlines); English Field; English, Harold; AirportsThe Texas State Historical Survey Committee marker reads: "First transcontinental air service to Texas Panhandle. Amarillo Municipal Airport. Regular air service to Amarillo was inaugurated May 29, 19
2. Chemistry Class at Lowrey-Phillips SchoolChemistry Class at Lowrey-Phillips SchoolLowrey-Phillips School; Lowrey, B. G. (Bill Green); Schools; Phillips, F. F. (Felix); Private schools; Classrooms;Several young men and women, students at the Lowrey-Phillips School, are engaged in various activities during a Chemistry Class. On the blackboard at back, lessons in geometry can be seen such as, "If
3. City Drug StoreCity Drug StoreCity Drug Store; Barnt, Earl D.; Drugstores; Merchandise displays; Interiors; Soda fountains; Matthews, Gilbert Carter; Southwestern Store Fixture CompanyEarl D. Barnt came to Amarillo in 1926. He had been looking for a place to settle and found Amarillo to be a good place to live, full of potential and opportunity. The same year that he came to Amaril
4. J. Evetts HaleyJ. Evetts HaleyHaley, J. Evetts; HistoriansJ. Evetts Haley, historian, rancher, and political activist, was born in Belton, Texas, on July 5, 1901, to John Alva and Julia (Evetts) Haley.
5. J. Evetts HaleyJ. Evetts HaleyHaley, J. Evetts; HistoriansJ. Evetts Haley, historian, rancher, and political activist, was born in Belton, Texas, on July 5, 1901, to John Alva and Julia (Evetts) Haley.
6. J. Evetts Haley On HorsebackJ. Evetts Haley On HorsebackHaley, J. Evetts; HistoriansJ. Evetts Haley, historian, rancher, and political activist, was born in Belton, Texas, on July 5, 1901, to John Alva and Julia (Evetts) Haley.
7. July 4th CelebrationJuly 4th CelebrationParks; Amusement parks; Fairs; Glenwood Park; Glenwood Heights Amusement Park and Fair Grounds; Glenwood Electric ParkFourth of July celebration at Glenwood Heights Amusement Park and Fair Grounds on Southeast 26th Avenue, east of Llano Cemetery.
8. Lowrey-Phillips School Football TeamLowrey-Phillips School Football TeamLowrey-Phillips School; Lowrey, B. G. (Bill Green); schools; Phillips, F. F. (Felix); Private schools; Classrooms; Football; SportsMembers of the Lowrey-Phillips School football team practice on the grounds of the school. Twelve men are on the field, but one may be the coach.

By 1910 Amarillo had developed from a
9. Lowrey-Phillips School Football TeamLowrey-Phillips School Football TeamLowrey-Phillips School; Lowrey, B. G. (Bill Green); schools; Phillips, F. F. (Felix); Private schools; Classrooms; Football; SportsMembers of the Lowrey-Phillips School football team. The face of one of the members of the team has been cut out of the photograph. The last names of the players are identified on the back of the phot
10. Lowrey-Phillips School ParlorLowrey-Phillips School ParlorLowrey-Phillips School; Lowrey, B. G. (Bill Green); Schools; Phillips, F. F. (Felix); Private schools; Classrooms;This photograph of the Lowrey-Phillips School Parlor was taken in 1911 or 1912.

By 1910 Amarillo had developed from a small town into a vibrant and growing city. The population had gr
11. Mary Ann Dyer GoodnightMary Ann Dyer GoodnightGoodnight, Mary Ann Dyer; Sidesaddle; Bison; Buffaloes; Goodnight College; Adair, John George; JA Ranch; Palo Duro Canyon; Ranchers; Ranches; CattaloGOODNIGHT, MARY ANN DYER (1839-1926). Mary Ann (Molly) Goodnight, wife of Texas rancher Charles Goodnight and daughter of Joel (or Joe) Henry and Susan Lynch (Miller) Dyer, was born in Madison County,
12. Mary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryMary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryLibraries; Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library; Amarillo Public Library; Central Library; Bivins, Mary Elizabeth; Public librariesAmarillo Public Library was located in this building from 1955 until 1976. This site was made possible by Mrs. Mary E. Bivins, widow of Lee Bivins, cattleman. Upon her death, December 31, 1951, she ga
13. Mary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryMary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryAmarillo Public Library; Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library; Library; Libraries; Public Libraries; Bivins Home; Bivins, Lee T.; Bivins, Mary Elizabeth; Buildings ; Mayors; CattleThis magnificient home served as the library for Amarillo from 1955 until 1976. It was the home of Lee and Mary Bivins for whom it was built in 1905. Lee Bivins was said to be the largest individual
14. Mary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryMary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryAmarillo Public Library; Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library; Libraries; Public libraries; Bivins Home; Bivins, Lee T.; Bivins, Mary Elizabeth; BuildingsAmarillo Public Library was located in this building from 1955 until 1976. This site was made possible by Mrs. Mary E. Bivins, widow of Lee Bivins, cattleman. Upon her death, December 31, 1951, she ga
15. Mary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryMary E. Bivins Memorial LibraryLibraries; Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library; Bivins, Mary Elizabeth; Amarillo Public Library; Central Library; Public librariesAmarillo Public Library was located in this building from 1955 until 1976. This site was made possible by Mrs. Mary E. Bivins, widow of Lee Bivins, cattleman. Upon her death, December 31, 1951, she ga
16. Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library postcardMary E. Bivins Memorial Library postcardAmarillo Public Library; Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library; Libraries; Public libraries; Bivins Home; Bivins, Lee T.; Bivins, Mary Elizabeth; Buildings; PostcardsAmarillo Public Library was located in this building from 1955 until 1976. This site was made possible by Mrs. Mary E. Bivins, widow of Lee Bivins, cattleman. Upon her death, December 31, 1951, she ga
17. Mathew Mathew "Bones" HooksHooks, Mathew "Bones"; Cowboys; Afro-AmericansOne of the last photographs of Bones Hooks. From article by Jean Ehly in Frontier Times, June/July 1963.
18. Mathew Mathew "Bones" HooksHooks, Mathew "Bones"; Cowboys; Afro-Americans; HorsesFrom article by Jean Ehly in Frontier Times, June/July 1963. Man on the left with rope is Bones Hooks.
19. Mathew Mathew "Bones" HooksHooks, Mathew "Bones"; Cowboys; Afro-AmericansFrom article by Jean Ehly in Frontier Times, June/July 1963.
20. Mathew Mathew "Bones" HooksHooks, Mathew "Bones"; Cowboys; Afro-AmericansBones Hooks, second from left, stands with a few of the oldest cowboys of the Panhandle of Texas. This was taken when they got together for a barbeque in 1945. From article by Jean Ehly in Frontier Ti
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