Justice

Justice reigns over the gravesite of William Wright Morris (1805-1883) in Henderson, Texas, City Cemetery.  Judge Morris, for whom Morris County, Texas, was named, was an esteemed jurist in this area.  He was instrumental is promoting the first railroad in this part of the state.

The Weekend in Black and White

The Christmas Fence

A historic home in Jacksonville, Texas

Linking to Friday Fences

The Stalker

Lunch in the Garden

Under the Palo Verde Trees

St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix, Arizona

Vintage Fire Engine

Autumn Says Goodbye

The fall color has faded to brown here in East Texas.  

Here are some photos taken during the past two weeks when color was still in vogue.

Transitioning from brilliant color to brown

Autumn leaves in the Davy Crockett National Forest

Two-toned leaves.  My favorites!

A beautiful rainbow of color at the edge of one of our pastures.

Preparing for winter, our huge oaks transform from burnished red and gold to brown 

and will soon drop their leaves.

Goodbye, autumn.

Awaiting your return next year.

Basket of Peppers

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market

October 2012

First National Bank, Stephenville, Texas

Seventy miles southwest of Fort Worth is the small town of Stephenville.  One of the prominent buildings on the courthouse square is the First National Bank built in 1889 and designed by J. Riely Gordon, a talented architect who designed approximately 18 of Texas' historic courthouses.  The triangular shaped building is constructed of white stone and is presently occupied by a firm of attorneys.

A Texas state historical marker describes the building as follows:  Built in 1889 to house the city's first bank, this is the earliest of three structures on the town square designed by prominent San Antonio architect J. Riely Gordon.  It features elaborate stonework and large arches typical of Romanesque revival architecture and a Queen Anne style tower and pedimented entrance.   The bank, organized by C.J. Shapard and with assets in excess of $158,000 by 1893, merged with Farmers National Bank in 1925 due to depressed oil and cattle prices.

Noble Manor - Mineola, Texas

Wrought iron fences are my favorite, especially those that have beautiful greenery like this one which surrounds the grounds of the Noble Manor in Mineola, Texas.

This gorgeous Greek Revival home was built in 1913 for Dr. Samuel Cloud Noble and his family.  Dr. Noble was a local dentist in the small town of Mineola.  Today the home is a popular bed and breakfast destination.  It has nine room with private baths and several cottages on the grounds.

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FRIDAY FENCES

Gulf of Mexico at Galveston

Rust and Dust

Cherokee County, Tx, Barn

Joining with other Barners

at Tricia's Barn Charm

A Walk in the Woods

Antique Wagon