Dimmitt Hotel Moved to Plainview in 1893

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Life in Hale County Texas 1850 - 1950

In 1893 a two-story hotel was moved 45 miles from Dimmitt Texas to Plainview Texas. This remarkable photo is believed to have been taken when it arrived in Plainview but may have been captured when the massive move began in Dimmitt.

Resources:

West Texas History & Memories

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County

Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon)

Vintage Texas Photos (eBay)

Growing up in Plainview, Texas (Facebook)

Strait Outta Plainview (Facebook)