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Denney Sketch ca1900
Early sketch of Eddy downtown buildings.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Map of Eddy, Texas 1900
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Map of Eddy, Texas 1900
Top left Eddy Map-Part 1
Top right Eddy Map-Part 2
Bottom left Eddy Map-Part 3
Bottom right Eddy Map-Part 4
Because of its large size, the map could only be scanned on a standard flatbed scanner by folding the map into four sections, and scanning each one separately. This resulted in some areas of overlap.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Downtown Eddy
ca1905
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Downtown Eddy ca1905
This photo shows how Eddy, Texas looked in the early 1900's. In this picture, the bank building is clearly visible on the left side of the photo. In 1905, this would have still been a private bank as it did not incorporate as the Eddy State Bank until 1906.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Recollections of Eddy 1920-1930
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Recollections of early Eddy, Texas (Based on interview with Kenneth Greer-1/10/05.
The following represents the recollections of Kenneth Greer, who grew up in Eddy during the 1920's and attended Eddy High School, graduating in 1928. Mr. Greer admitted that there were probably other businesses along the old boardwalk that he does not remember.
Starting on the south side of Eddy, moving northward along the boardwalk, then identifying buildings/businesses that faced out on Main street of Eddy.
Businesses facing east, towards Temple-Waco highway
Adams Gin-J. W. Adams, owner Miracle Grist Mill-C. T. Miracle, proprietor Livery Stable-Custis Elliott, manager Carter Hotel (also known as Eddy Hotel) Sinclair service station-Travis DuBois Sr.,manager Post Office-Corban Lewis, Postmaster Muckleroy store-P.A. Muckleroy, owner Unknown store Feed store Jackson drugstore Confectionary store Morton grocery-T. B. Morton, proprietor
Businesses on south side of Main street, facing north
Baker's Grocery Stepp Barbershop-Lee Stepp, owner Maberry's grocery-operated by Dan & George Maberry Fred Coffee Barbershop Thompson's Cafe-run by Maggie Thompson Ashworth Tailor Shop-George Ashworth, proprietor Nabors Meat Marker-Ed Nabors, proprietor Alleyway First State Bank of Eddy-Dr. J. R. Knight, President Wilkirson Undertakers-D. J. Wilkirson, proprietor (Note: This business occupied the remaining buildings on the south side of Main street.)
Businesses on north side of Main street, facing south
Horne's Service Station and Cafe-Marvin Horne, proprietor Gordon's drugstore-A.M. Gordon, proprietor Dress shop-Ms. Segal, owner Alleyway Laughlin's Hardware-Rufe Laughlin, proprietor Barth's Garage-Casey Barth, owner
East side of railroad tracks, Cego road
Oil tanks for Sinclair Oil William Cameron Lumber Co. (Lumber yard directly in line with oil tanks; office was on the north side of Cego road) Black church and school house
East side of railroad tracks between Cego road and Mooreville road
Cotton platform-loading dock for railroad MKT Railroad depot-Dan Greathouse, overseer, J. H. Williams, railroad agent Public Scales-J. I. Watson, Weigher
East side of railroad tracks, north of Mooreville road
Flowers Gin-Felix A. Flowers, proprietor
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Robert L. Haddock
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Cotton Gin
Dock
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Cotton Gin Dock
Cotton Gin Dock during the cotton season. You can see part of Eddy in the background of this photo, as well as a portion of the MKT Depot, which can be seen in the far right of this picture.
Note: This dock was located adjacent to the MKT railroad and west of the William Cameron Lumber office, which would later be the site of the Adams/Co-Op Gin.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Eddy, Texas Gins
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Eddy, Texas Gins
Warner-Brown ginThis gin was run by George W. Brown and was located just south of Eddy, on the western side of old Temple-Waco highway.
Adams GinThis is another view of the Warner-Brown gin, after it was taken over by J. W. Adams.
Adams/Co-Op GinThis is the John W. Adams & Son Gin, located east of the railroad tracks, between Cego-Blevins road and Mooreville Road. It would later become known as the Eddy Co-Op gin.
Flowers GinThis is the Felix A. Flowers Gin, located east of the railroad tracks, and north of the Mooreville Road. It was the first steam-operated gin in McLennan County.
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Robert L. Haddock
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MKT Depot
Eddy, Texas ca1940
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MKT Depot Eddy, Texas ca1940
This photo shows a train traveling southbound thru Eddy, Texas on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) railway. This building also housed a restaurant, known as the "Katy Restaurant".
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Robert L. Haddock
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MKT Depot, Anderson Hotel
Eddy, Texas
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MKT Depot, Anderson Hotel Eddy, Texas
This photo shows the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) railway depot. In the far right side of the photo can be seen the Anderson Hotel, which was located directly east of the depot and the Ollie Terrell home, which was located directly north of the hotel, across Farm-to-Market Road 107.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Eddy, Texas Churches
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Eddy, Texas Churches
First Baptist ChurchThis church was built in 1912. It replaced a wooden church, which once stood on the same site.
United Methodist ChurchThis church was built in 1912. There was a tabernacle just to the north of the church building but it has since been demolished. In 1983, the Bruceville Methodist church consolidated with the Eddy Methodist church.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Eddy, Texas Street Scenes
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Eddy, Texas Street Scenes
The following photos represent the early Eddy business district, which consisted of numerous businesses, both along the boardwalk which ran parallel to the Temple-Waco highway (Old Kings Road) and the businesses on either side of Main street (also known as 3rd Street). Some of these businesses are identified in the 'Recollections' entry shown on this webpage, but others shown are from an earlier period of time, the early 1900's. Several of the following photos may have been taken at Eddy Trade Day celebrations, held one Saturday each month.
Businesses along the boardwalkThese businesses, along the boardwalk, faced east towards the Temple-Waco highway and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad tracks. On the far left in the photo can be seen the Carter Hotel. At far right is the Jackson drugstore.
Morton store front, First State BankThe left side entrance of this building was the entrance to the T. B. Morton grocery store. The right side of the building housed the First State Bank. This building was located on the northeast corner of the boardwalk, with part of the building facing eastward, while the other portion faced northward towards Main street. Standing in front of building (L to R) Norman Greer, Sam Baxter, unknown man (Norman Greer and Sam Baxter were both son-in-law's of T. B. Morton)
First State Bank ca1901This photo , like the previous one, shows the Morton grocery on the left side and the First State Bank, Dr. J. R. Knight, President, on right side of brick building. It also shows two other businesses that faced north, towards Main street.
City Meat MarketThis photo was probably taken at a Customer Appreciation Day in downtown Eddy, ca1910. A long row of tables was set up along Main Street for the barbecue that was brought in for the occasion. A large crowd of people have assembled in front of the businesses, awaiting the word to "chow down".
Downtown Eddy crowdThis photo was probably taken at the same Customer Appreciation Day. Notice the carriage and early automobile in the photo.
Trade Day in EddyThis photo, also taken in downtown Eddy, appears to have been taken during an Eddy Trade Day celebration. One of the attractions of this event was horse racing along the main street of Eddy. Notice the man inspecting one of the horses. There appears to be a large crowd in attendance.
Downtown Eddy businessmenThis photo shows a line of businessmen standing in front of their businesses on Main street of Eddy.
Downtown Eddy, looking westwardThis photo was probably taken at a Customer Appreciation Day. Note the people crowded around the long tables on the left side of the photo. This picture shows the view looking west from downtown Eddy.
Downtown Eddy, looking eastwardThis photo of downtown Eddy, taken around 1900, looking eastward towards the railroad tracks, shows the Telephone office building under construction. As shown in the photo, there are several wooden store buildings situated between the Telephone building and the railroad but impossible to identify any of these businesses.
Eddy Trade Day 1909This photo, taken at the Eddy Trade Day celebration in downtown Eddy, shows a large crowd gathered to view the horse races. In the background, you can see the Eddy telephone building, which was located on the north side of Main street, facing southward. The building was built in the early 1900's. In the 1920's, this building would house the Eddy (Barth) Garage and Laughlin Hardware store. In later years, this building would become the Eddy Feed store and Locker plant. By this time, the top floor of the building had been removed.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Eddy, Texas Garage
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Eddy, Texas Garage
This garage was located in part of the old Telephone building. It was run by Casey Barth. Casey Barth's policy:
"Our aim is to be the best store on the street and I believe the goodness of Goodrich Tires will help us do it."
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Robert L. Haddock
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Eddy Hotel
Eddy, Texas
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Eddy Hotel Eddy, Texas
This is a photo of the Eddy Hotel, also known as the Carter Hotel. It was located just south of the boardwalk area, facing eastward towards the Temple-Waco highway.
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Robert L. Haddock
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P. A. Muckelroy & Son
Eddy, Texas
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P. A. Muckelroy & Son Eddy, Texas
This photo shows the P. A. Muckelroy & Son store, which was located along the boardwalk in Eddy. Mr. P. A. Muckelroy ran the store, along with his sons Ed and Clarence. (L to R) Ed Muckelroy, Clarence Muckelroy, P. A. Muckelroy, and Bill Shilling
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Robert L. Haddock
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T. B. Morton Store
Eddy, Texas
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T. B. Morton Store Eddy, Texas
This photo shows the east side entrance to the Morton store, which was located at the northen end of the boardwalk, in a portion of the brick building containing the First State Bank in Eddy. The entrance shown in this photo opened to the east (boardwalk) side of the store. (L to R) Unknown man, John Bateman (barefoot), Bodie Bateman (sitting), Church Bateman (white shirt & barefoot). On right hand side of photo: Ella (Morton) Baxter, Thomas B. Morton, Elizabeth (Morton) Greer.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Tunstall Cafe
Eddy, Texas
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Tunstall Cafe Eddy, Texas
This photo shows the Tunstall Cafe, which was located on the bottom floor of the Woodmen of the World (W.O.W.) building. The cafe was run by W. T. "Bunt" Tunstall, along with other Tunstall family members. (L to R) Unknown man, Albert Tunstall (boy), W. T. Tunstall (wearing suspenders), Unknown man, Mrs. D. A. Tunstall, D. P. Tunstall (young boy), Dan Tunstall (sitting in chair)
In far corner of cafe, there is a menu of prices. Some of the prices could not be determined.
Bill of Fare
Ham & Eggs .30
Ham & Potatoes .30
Ham Plain .20
Steak .50
Steak & Eggs ?
Steak & Onions .30
Steak & Potatoes ?
Tomatoes ?
Coffee .05
Sweet Milk .05
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Robert L. Haddock
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S. K. Smith Tailor shop
Eddy, Texas
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S. K. Smith Tailor shop Eddy, Texas
This photo shows the front entrance of the S. K. Smith Tailor shop in Eddy, Texas. This same building contained several different tailor/laundry businesses over the years. This photo is believed to have been taken around 1910. Mr. Smith and his wife, Aurillia (Parham) Smith, can be seen standing in front doorway of business, along with their three children. Mr. Smith ran the tailor side of the business while his wife handled the laundry part. (L to R) Alfred Eskie Smith, Aurillia (Rillie) Smith, Samuel Kinzy 'Kinzy' Smith (holding young daughter, Cretys Smith), Vernie Mead Smith
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Photo provided by Ken Gates
Additional info provided by Robert L. Haddock
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Eddy Barbershop
Eddy, Texas ca1895
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Eddy Barbershop Eddy, Texas ca1895
This photo shows an interior view of a barbershop in Eddy, year unknown. This barbershop, I believe, was located on the bottom floor of the Woodmen of the World (W.O.W.) building. I have reason to believe that this barbershop was managed by Clarence Melton. He appears on the far right of the photo, dressed in a suit. (L to R) Chester Strange, Fred Cathcart, Walter Whaley, Clarence Melton
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Robert L. Haddock
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Unknown Barbershop
Eddy, Texas
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Unknown Barbershop Eddy, Texas
This photo shows an interior view of an unknown barbershop, presumably in Eddy, Texas. There are other barbershops known to have been located in Eddy during the 1920's-1930's. One of these was the Lee Stepp barbershop. Another barbershop in Eddy was run by Fred Coffee, who was a brother to Joe Coffee, Eddy postmaster and member of the Texas Legislature. I have also been told that a Mr. Tunstall had a barbershop in Eddy in the early part of the 1900's. This photo could be of one of those barbershops or perhaps some other one. By its appearance, it was a fairly luxurious barbershop, with 4 chairs and a shoe shine man on duty. If you can provide any additional information about this photo, please contact Kay Cunningham. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Tunstall-McNair Grocery Store
Eddy, Texas ca1908
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Tunstall-McNair Grocery Store Eddy, Texas ca1908
This photo shows the front entrance to the Tunstall-McNair general store, which faced north on Main street. It was run by John B. McNair and Dan Tunstall. This would later be the site of Nabors Meat Market. (L to R) Terrell McNair (son of J. B. McNair), John Boyd McNair, Dan Tunstall
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Robert L. Haddock
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Nabors Meat Market
Eddy, Texas
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Nabors Meat Market Eddy, Texas
This photo shows four individuals standing in front of the entrance to Nabors Meat Market. This business was located at the former site of the Tunstall-McNair general store, facing north on Main street of Eddy and was run by Ed Nabors. (L to R) Claude Tolbert, Bryant Strange, Clarence Denney, Rufus Laughlin
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Robert L. Haddock
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Segal Shop
Eddy, Texas
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Segal Shop Eddy, Texas
This photo shows the interior of the Segal shop, a variety store, which was located on the north side of Main street, facing south. It was run by Ms. Esther Segal. Ms. Segal had run a similar store in Cameron, Texas before setting up shop in Eddy. (L to R) Bernice Carter (married Albert Norman), Mrs. E. Segal, Eva Mixson (married Ernest Connally)
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Robert L. Haddock
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Gordon's Drugstore
Eddy, Texas
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Gordon's Drugstore Eddy, Texas
This photo was taken in front of Gordon's drugstore, run by A. M. Gordon, which was located on the north side of Main street, facing south. Adjacent to this store was the Johnson-Page grocery.
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Robert L. Haddock
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Bruce Campbell Lumber Co.
Eddy, Texas
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Bruce Campbell Lumber Co. Eddy, Texas
This photo shows an interior view of the Bruce Campbell Lumber company office, year unknown. This building was located on the south side of Main street, facing north. It was at the far western end of buildings on that side of the street. (L to R) Jack Johnson (proprietor), Edd Battle, George Mirick, Clarence Denney
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Robert L. Haddock
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Unknown Business
Eddy, Texas
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Unknown Business Eddy, Texas
This photo shows an interior view of an unknown business, presumably in Eddy, Texas. The calendar on the wall indicates sometime in the 1930's. None of the individuals in the photo have been identified. I have speculated that this could have been a tailor shop but nothing in the room to really indicate that. Other possibilities include a printing shop, or even a Bank. The men are all well dressed with one man even wearing his hat while he works. If you can provide any additional information about this photo, please contact Kay Cunningham. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
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Robert L. Haddock
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