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We started in front of the courthouse where we found this pretty longhorn.
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This is a 1936 historical marker for Gen. Ranald MacKenie.
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Plainview Lodge #709 A.F. & A.M. erected in 1912.
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A mural still under construction spelling out "Welcome to Downtown Plainview". Only the "n" is complete.
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Former "Third National Bank" building.
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Agricultural Building erected in 1938 as a Federal Works Project. Still in use.
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"Earl the Squirrel" carved in 2000 from a dead pine tree on the courthouse lawn.
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Hale County Courthouse was erected in 1910.
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Another longhorn on the courthouse lawn has the Alamo on its side along with 4 portraits of Alamo defenders.
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Hilton Hotel erected in 1928. It has been converted into loft apartments.
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Sculpture of farmer plowing. Wiping sweat from his brow with his shirt sleeve. Part of a "Farm Sculpture".
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Longhorn and windmill complete the "Farm Sculpture".
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1958 First Baptist Church sits next to old 1927 church.
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Unger Memorial Library is the county's public library.
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Just a plain Coca-Cola sign. No artwork on this one.
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Art Deco "W.O. Speck Bldg" erected as a car dealership in 1947.
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Santa Fe Depot is currently vacant.
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1925 Ash School is now the location for the alternative education program.
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Skate painted on the side of the Plainview Roller Rink.
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Not sure if this was supposed to be a bench. Rock wall and petrified log.
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Plainview Daily Herald advertising with a bright red longhorn.
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Vintage Granada Theater is undergoing restoration. They have been working on it as money comes in since 2013!
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U.S. Post Office erected in 1932. Still in use today.
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Since I drink Dr. Pepper, I had to give them equal advertising.
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Mach 1 (Mustang) in an old storefront. (Think Steve McQueen Bullitt movie.)
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Schick Opera House erected in 1909. Closed its doors in 1920. Has multiple occupants now including Cindy's Quilt Shop.
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Nicely restored Studebaker pickup.
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Ghost sign with a fading bottle of Heinz Ketchup.
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Former Guaranty State Bank is now The Pastor's Class.
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Mural on bench in front of Carlito's Mexican Restaurant.
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Another longhorn advertising.
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The Fair Theater erected in 1925. It is now a venue for birthday parties, weddings, business meetings and seminars.
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Millennium Square Clock erected in 2000 no longer tells time.
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Windmill Sunset Mural in alley.
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Rear entrance to Carlito's also has a mural.
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This portait has no plaque. No idea who this guy was. If they thought enough of him to post his portrait they should tell us who he was.
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1912 Elk's Lodge is now A.N.Y. Fitness.
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1910 Ware Hotel is now the Hale County Courthouse Annex.
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Mosaic outline of Texas on the base of the windmill.
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Pioneer of the Plains Windmill dedicated in 1961 is on the courthouse lawn. Our walk is completed.
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