The color image, taken by Tony King of Weatherford, TX on 10-28-2007,
reveals the Oklahoma side supports of the Burned-out bridge. 
The same Coca Cola ad after a century of weathering.
Montague County Historical Commission
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Note: Many of the images were contributed and identified by Louise Addington, a long-time Librarian in Nocona. Some of the pictures are not dated; consequentlly, any help that viewers can provide in establishing dates should be directed to the Webmaster. Viewer are also encouraged to submit their historical images to this side for publication.
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Snow scene was taken on Feb. 19, 1905 in front of Doddy Woods Store. Pictured standing left to right are 1. Dr. Humphrey, 6. Roy Berry, and 7. Gip Utt |
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Nocona High School 1889 |
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Burned-Out Bridge (Nocona Red River Bridge) as viewed
from the Oklahoma side at Catchum's Bluff. The news clipping's
date and origin are unknown. The clipping is probably from The
Nocona News.
The color image, taken by Tony King of Weatherford, TX on 10-28-2007,
reveals the Oklahoma side supports of the Burned-out bridge. |
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The Airline Bridge between St. Jo (Illinois Bend) and Wilson, Oklahoma in 1927. The bride was destroyed by a flood in 1935 |
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Nocona High School date unknown. |
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Taken at the corner of Clay and Willow Streets circa 1917 |
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Liberty Parade on Clay near Elm intersection in 1917. The same Coca Cola ad after a century of weathering. |
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Railroad intersection at Cooke St looking west. |
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North Ward Band: see student names on bottom image |