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Store was built by Selma Schwartz. Courtesy History of Burton, Volume I.
The building now known as the Brazos Belle began life as a store.
Courtesy of Burton Heritage Society.
Photo taken by Ed Schatz. Courtesy of Burton Heritage Society.
Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
View of building in recent years. Courtesy of Burton Heritage Society.
View of building that once stood near present Burton Post Office now stands. Courtesy of Burton Heritage Society.
1900s view of the street showing Burton Depot, Fischer Store, Knittel Store and more. Courtesy of Burton Heritage Society.
Edward and Annie Werchan during their operation of the cafe. History of Burton, Volume I.
The White Horse Cafe also housed the offices of the Burton Justice of the Peace for many years. Pictured here is Harvey Boehnemann in front of the building. History of Burton, Volume I.
Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
Smaller view of Railroad Street and other buildings in the background including the Washington Hotel. Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
1900s view of building. Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
First of a series of pictures taken during the dismantling of the store. Courtesy of Burton Heritage Society. The Burton Bank now sits on this site.
Another view of building during its dismantling. Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
View of building as dismantling had begun. Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
View of the building at the corner of Washington and Main Streets before dismantling complete. Courtesy Burton Heritage Society.
Two-story house that stood on the east side of town and burned in 1940s. An approaching train alerted the town to the fire with its whistle. History of Burton, Volume I.
Jack Huebner standing under canopy at one of the garages in Burton. Courtesy of the Denis Huebner Family.
Partial snapshot of front side of Burton High School. Courtesy Denis Huebner Family.
Foehner girls and friends sitting along Burton Railroad line at loading pens for cattle. Courtesy of Denis Huebner Family.