Miscellany

A colleague recently directed me to a superb collection of photos taken in 1979 & '80 by Sandra Batey for the Texas Historical Commission.  I thought I'd post four.

The first shows the 1927 Sugar Land Depot in 1980. Click the image to view a larger version. Many of you know it was located on the north side of the tracks where they cross Ulrich St. The depot was moved to Commerce Green Blvd. in 1985 and extensively remodeled. It now houses the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce.

 

Sugar Land's 1927 Railroad Depot in 1980. (The Portal to Texas History)

 

The second shows Captain Brooks's home, which was located on what was called Dam Rd. in 1980. In today's topography, it's roughly where Sugar Lakes Dr. crosses Kingfisher Dr. The house was demolished in the 1980s. Click the image to view a larger version.

  

Captain Brooks Home in 1980.
(The Portal to Texas History)

 
The third photo shows the old Schulze Store on FM 359 north of Richmond. It is now home to the Foster Creek Vet Hospital. Click here for a current view. Click the image below for a full view taken in 1980.
  

Old Schulze Store in 1980.
(The Portal to Texas History)

  

The final image shows the Scanlan House near Arcola.  It has a fascinating history, which you can read by clicking this link.  Click the image below for a view from 1980.
   

Scanlan House in 1980.
(The Portal to Texas History)