Dallas Consolidated Traction Railway Company $1000 Gold Bond emblems-of-the-iconic-texas-spirit

Dallas Consolidated Traction Railway Company $1000 Gold Bond emblems-of-the-iconic-texas-spiritDallas streetcar service began in 1872. The first cars were pulled by horses and mules through the dusty, muddy and ever expanding city. Streetcars were electrified in 1889 ushering in the golden age of streetcars in Dallas proving a faster and more efficient method of transportation around the booming city. By 1910, over 20 lines traveled throughout Dallas, including neighborhoods like the Cedars, Uptown and East Dallas, in addition to the

The Republic of Texas was recognized as an independent country by the United States as well as other World Powers

the first oil boom started at Spindletop near Beaumont – which produced 17

and the first steam locomotive was constructed there

drawn by an engineer in the U

Austin is listed with a population of 200

The first series was issued in Houston

The presidio at Goliad

and the families of Texans learned of their thrilling victory at San Jacinto

The historic California gold rush is brought to life with an intricate vignette of gold washing

and in keeping with the rising prominence of Texas

Details include population statistics for the chief towns of the Republic of Texas

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