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Life as our ancestors from Crane, Edruvera, Ranch, Rio Pecos, Stilwell and Tubbs Corner Texas saw it.

In 1927 thirty-seven citizens turned out for this very clear photo when the town was only fifteen days old. The photo was used by Crane to promote settlers.

Rare color photo of Crane Texas in 1939 showing C and M Food Market, Pat's Place, the Club Cafe and the Petroleum Cafe

Nice photo from 1939 of downtown Crane Texas with water tower in background a showing The Florsheim Shoe store, the Crane Club, Liquor store and Rx Drugs

In 1939 the local barber stood in front of his Barber Shop and Dry Cleaners while another citizen of Crane Texas relaxed on the bench in front of the Texan Club where you could get Lunch & Beer