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Historic Abilene, Texas
 Every city has a look and feel that informs how people respond to it. Visitors
react to the skyline, clean streets, traffic patterns, and the like, while
its citizens speak of civic pride, heritage, and spirit. This love of place
illustrates the passions and values of the society that fosters it. The
more people know about their hometown, the more they support it, love it,
and keep it. The settlement that sprang up along the Texas and Pacific
Railroad at milepost 407 is no exception: the West Texas city of Abilene.
Abilene Landmarks, An Illustrated Tour, presents one hundred landmark buildings of Abilene, telling the history,
hopes, and humanity of the community. From humble cottages to the first
Hilton Hotel, and from railway depots to an air force base, Abilene’s unique
contribution to the American story unfolds through the buildings that compose
its cityscapes.
State House Press, in partnership with the Preserve America initiative of the U.S. government, is proud to offer this beautifully-designed and bound book. It’s big: it measures 11 x 9½ inches in size, 240 pages on high-quality glossy paper, all sewn (not glued) together for lasting durability. The striking color photographs of Steve Butman are complemented by an introduction to the history of Abilene by Dr. Don Frazier. The text accompanying the photos was written by students at McMurry University in Abilene under the supervision of Frazier and his colleague Dr. Robert Pace. The result, we think, will be quickly recognized as a landmark book about
the historic landmarks of Abilene, Texas.
Below are a few thumbnail images from the book. To see a larger view, just
click on the image. To see them all, buy a copy of the book for yourself!
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