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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A bit of irony in this pre-World War I image of Kerrville

I thought this photo showed a bit of irony, and when I read the caption, I got it: J. E. Grinstead, who is credited with taking this photograph, had a keen sense of humor.
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Clipping from the Kerrville Mountain Sun, showing an
Ice Wagon delivering ice in the snow.
The scene is from the 700 block of Water Street,
opposite Schreiner Company.





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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    What a wonderful photo this is.

    I love it for so many reasons: the buildings are part of the Kerrville that I remember, the trees are boxed in, the delivery wagon is horse-drawn, and, of course, the wagon is delivering ice in a snow storm.

    It's a new favorite of mine.

    Thank you for posting this photo.

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  2. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Joe, 1914 is mentioned in the caption.

    Is that when the buildings in the photo were built?

    Thanks.

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  3. AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Kerrville had a hard winter in 1914. I don't believe that the photo was taken that year, but only comparing it to the winter of that year. 1914 is definitely a year to remember however, not only for its winter, but also for it being the senior class @ Tivy for Howard E. Butt. ENJOYED THE PHOTO, JOE !!!

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