Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas decorated for visit of President Theodore Roosevelt

Creator

Preview

Identifier

10005316

Description

Main St., Fort Worth, decorated for visit of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, 1905. A banner strung over the street reads "The Cattle Raisers Association of Texas Extends a Hearty Welcome to the President, the Cow Man's Friend." The American Flag and Texas flag are visible with the banner. The American flag is flying on top of a building on the left. The Tarrant County Courthouse is visible in the background. A streetcar with "Evans Ave." written across the top and the number 114 printed on the front is seen at right. Businesses seen in the photo include Nelson-Draughon Business College, Day & Night School; United Cigar Stores Co.; and the Texas & Pacific Railway. People are seen walking around on the street and sidewalk, one holding a bicycle. A horse and carriage is seen in the background to the left.

Archival Date

1905

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6 1936 #475

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; United States Presidents; Banners; Tarrant County Courthouse; Texas Flag; Horses; Streetc.ars; Texas & Pacific Railway; Carriages; Flags--United States; Stagecoaches; Bicycles & tricycles