Texas Cotton Palace (c. 1915)

ID: 1161 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: E. C. Blomeyer
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For many years, the annual Texas Cotton Palace exposition drew some of the largest crowds ever seen in Waco. Since the fair served as one of the most important events in the city throughout the year, it's no surprise E. C. Blomeyer chose to photograph the event.

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By Geoff Hunt
Edward Charles “E. C.” Blomeyer’s time in Texas was brief but well documented. From telephone poles to animals, floods to parades, and much more, the amateur shutterbug committed many views of early…