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Worley's Brownwood
(Texas)
City Directory - 1928
Containing an Alphabetical Directory of Business Concerns and Private Citizens; A Street and Avenue Guide and Directory of Householders; and Much Information of a Miscellaneous Character; Classified Also a Complete Business Directory.
"The Buyers' Guide"
A City of Enterprise and Opportunity-The Progressive and Prosperous Capital of Brown County-Oil and Gas Among its Valuable Resources. Citizenship Very Active and Alert
The steady growth of Brownwood, since its incorporation, has been due to no boom conditions, but entirely to the progressive spirit animating its citizens. New discoveries of oil and gas in its territory have accelerated its stride and created greater municipal importance. Because of its very fine railroad facilities and geographical position Brownwood is the logical center for activities connected with the new industry. The city is also situated in the heart of the cotton belt, about a dozen firms being here engaged in buying and exporting the crops. Manufactured products include cement, brick and rock crushers.
Oil and Gas Production
Oil and gas constitute one of the chief resources of Brown county. There are 3 important gas fields in the county, one of which has available 720,000,000 cubic feet per day. Brownwood has the cheapest rate for natural gas both domestic and industrial purposes of any town or city in Texas. The oil development is being carried out in a vigorous and efficient manner by a number of companies. Two transcontinental pipe lines are laid through the county. There are thousands of acres of land in the county that have never been drilled. Locations are being steadily made on the tract. The depth of oil ranges from 90 feet shallow wells to 12 and 14 hundred feet in the Cross Cut field, up to 2,400 feet in some of the other pools.
Agricultural Resources
Brownwood is, moreover, the center of a diversified farming section, the principal crops of which are in addition to the cotton, wheat, poultry products and pecans. Not being dependent on 1 principal crop farmers are to a great extent on a cash basis, with a purchasing power that is reflected in the prosperity of their trading center. Poultry and dairy products also emphasize the fortunate position of Brownwood in community merchandising. Brown county, in co-operation with A. & M. Extension Service, has a county agent and a home demonstration agent.
An Educational Center
Brownwood has long been the principal educational center for the Mid-Texas section. Howard Payne College, now one of the largest educational institutions in Texas, has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 2,500 costing over $100,000, and has added an academy to their school, and Daniel Baker College, long noted for its educational opportunities, is one of the major Presbyterian colleges of the Southern states, and has just completed a new auditorium and domestic science building.
A Musical Center
Brownwood is known as the musical center of this part of the country. The musical departments of 2 colleges rank with the best in the state. The "Old Gray Mare" Band has made the name of Brownwood nationally known. In addition to this splendid musical organization, Brownwood has 4 other bands: The Brownwood Colts, the Blue Devils of Howard Payne College, the Hill Billie's of Daniel Baker College and the High School Band. There are also a Little Symphony orchestra and several other orchestras, as well as a number of choral and other musical clubs.
Civic Clubs
Brownwood is fortunate also in housing such valuable working organizations in the public interest as the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and the Business and Professional Women's Clubs; weekly luncheons being a feature of their varied activities.
Brownwood Churches
Brownwood is a city of churches, 4 of which, completed in 1924-25, represent as investment of about $100,000 each. There are 14 churches with resident pastors, all of which are active and growing. These churches have a membership of about 5,000.
National Guard Companies
In the realm of military service Brownwood points to its 2 National Guard units: Company "A" of the 142d inf., and the Service Company of this same regiment. The 142d inf. Band is 1 unit of this service company. The armories are located in the Soldiers' and Sailors, Memorial Building where the boys have recreation, locker, store rooms, etc.
The Brownwood Chamber of Commerce<br>
In every city some organization must centralize the general activity of the city in commercial and industrial lines and in civic betterment. The Chamber of Commerce is the logical organization in Brownwood. It is the instrumentality through which enterprising business men may co-operate to make a greater and better city. It concentrates the best business activities of the municipality and affords an agency through which all can work for civic uplift. There must be such an organization if true civic spirit is to be kept alive and intelligently directed. The Chamber of Commerce has done well, is doing well and hopes to do even better. It has been a potent factor, for the advancement of the city and its unity of purpose and plans still further to insure the continued prosperity of Brownwood. The Chamber has 500 members. Address the Secretary for information about Brownwood.
Statistical Information
Slogan-Heart of Texas
Form of Government-City Manager
Population-16,137
Area-10 square miles
Altitude-1,345 feet
Assessed Valuation-$10,337,000
White Population-15,600
Colored Population-500
Parks-2; acres 150; valued at $100,000
City's Bonded Debt-$529,000
Banks-4; with total deposits of $4,025,838.39 and clearings of $15,500,418
Post office Receipts-$75,210.81
Telephones in Service-3211
Churches-15
Building Permits for 1927-$2,430,420, with 320 new dwelling units
Real Estate Transfers-Total 1.,339, value $2,692,098.83 Trade Territory Retail-Serves 35,000 people within the trading area covering a radius of 40 miles. Jobbing territory serves 75,000 within a radius of 75 miles Hotels--11, with total of 500 rooms; newest hotel built in 1927
Railroads-Santa Fe and Frisco
Amusements-4 theatres, with a total seating capacity of 1,850 and auditorium seating 3,500
Hospitals-4
Schools-8 including 3 high; pupils 2,500; teachers 132; 2 private schools; value of all school property $1,000,000
Library-6,000 volumes; 3 schools also have libraries
Street Mileage-245; 45 miles paved; gas mains 110 miles; sewers 45 miles
Capacity of Waterworks-Municipal, 1-7,000 gallons; 45 miles of mains; value of plant $140,000
Fire Department-Men 6; autos 4; engines 2; station houses 2; hose 4,000 feet; value of buildings and equipment $50,000
Police Department-Men 8; stations 1; pieces of motor equipment 3
View photos of Brownwood in 1928-1931.
Worley's Brownwood
(Texas)
City Directory - 1928
Containing an Alphabetical Directory of Business Concerns and Private Citizens; A Street and Avenue Guide and Directory of Householders; and Much Information of a Miscellaneous Character; Classified Also a Complete Business Directory.
"The Buyers' Guide"
- For Detailed Contents See General Index
- Price - $9
- John F. Worley Directory Co., Inc.
- Publishing Offices
905 Main St.,
Dallas, TX - Member Association of North American Directory Publishers
Copyrighted, 1928, by Jolin F. Worley Directory, Inc.
(Excerpts Listed Below)
A City of Enterprise and Opportunity-The Progressive and Prosperous Capital of Brown County-Oil and Gas Among its Valuable Resources. Citizenship Very Active and Alert
The steady growth of Brownwood, since its incorporation, has been due to no boom conditions, but entirely to the progressive spirit animating its citizens. New discoveries of oil and gas in its territory have accelerated its stride and created greater municipal importance. Because of its very fine railroad facilities and geographical position Brownwood is the logical center for activities connected with the new industry. The city is also situated in the heart of the cotton belt, about a dozen firms being here engaged in buying and exporting the crops. Manufactured products include cement, brick and rock crushers.
Oil and Gas Production
Oil and gas constitute one of the chief resources of Brown county. There are 3 important gas fields in the county, one of which has available 720,000,000 cubic feet per day. Brownwood has the cheapest rate for natural gas both domestic and industrial purposes of any town or city in Texas. The oil development is being carried out in a vigorous and efficient manner by a number of companies. Two transcontinental pipe lines are laid through the county. There are thousands of acres of land in the county that have never been drilled. Locations are being steadily made on the tract. The depth of oil ranges from 90 feet shallow wells to 12 and 14 hundred feet in the Cross Cut field, up to 2,400 feet in some of the other pools.
Agricultural Resources
Brownwood is, moreover, the center of a diversified farming section, the principal crops of which are in addition to the cotton, wheat, poultry products and pecans. Not being dependent on 1 principal crop farmers are to a great extent on a cash basis, with a purchasing power that is reflected in the prosperity of their trading center. Poultry and dairy products also emphasize the fortunate position of Brownwood in community merchandising. Brown county, in co-operation with A. & M. Extension Service, has a county agent and a home demonstration agent.
An Educational Center
Brownwood has long been the principal educational center for the Mid-Texas section. Howard Payne College, now one of the largest educational institutions in Texas, has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 2,500 costing over $100,000, and has added an academy to their school, and Daniel Baker College, long noted for its educational opportunities, is one of the major Presbyterian colleges of the Southern states, and has just completed a new auditorium and domestic science building.
A Musical Center
Brownwood is known as the musical center of this part of the country. The musical departments of 2 colleges rank with the best in the state. The "Old Gray Mare" Band has made the name of Brownwood nationally known. In addition to this splendid musical organization, Brownwood has 4 other bands: The Brownwood Colts, the Blue Devils of Howard Payne College, the Hill Billie's of Daniel Baker College and the High School Band. There are also a Little Symphony orchestra and several other orchestras, as well as a number of choral and other musical clubs.
Civic Clubs
Brownwood is fortunate also in housing such valuable working organizations in the public interest as the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and the Business and Professional Women's Clubs; weekly luncheons being a feature of their varied activities.
Brownwood Churches
Brownwood is a city of churches, 4 of which, completed in 1924-25, represent as investment of about $100,000 each. There are 14 churches with resident pastors, all of which are active and growing. These churches have a membership of about 5,000.
National Guard Companies
In the realm of military service Brownwood points to its 2 National Guard units: Company "A" of the 142d inf., and the Service Company of this same regiment. The 142d inf. Band is 1 unit of this service company. The armories are located in the Soldiers' and Sailors, Memorial Building where the boys have recreation, locker, store rooms, etc.
The Brownwood Chamber of Commerce<br>
In every city some organization must centralize the general activity of the city in commercial and industrial lines and in civic betterment. The Chamber of Commerce is the logical organization in Brownwood. It is the instrumentality through which enterprising business men may co-operate to make a greater and better city. It concentrates the best business activities of the municipality and affords an agency through which all can work for civic uplift. There must be such an organization if true civic spirit is to be kept alive and intelligently directed. The Chamber of Commerce has done well, is doing well and hopes to do even better. It has been a potent factor, for the advancement of the city and its unity of purpose and plans still further to insure the continued prosperity of Brownwood. The Chamber has 500 members. Address the Secretary for information about Brownwood.
Statistical Information
Slogan-Heart of Texas
Form of Government-City Manager
Population-16,137
Area-10 square miles
Altitude-1,345 feet
Assessed Valuation-$10,337,000
White Population-15,600
Colored Population-500
Parks-2; acres 150; valued at $100,000
City's Bonded Debt-$529,000
Banks-4; with total deposits of $4,025,838.39 and clearings of $15,500,418
Post office Receipts-$75,210.81
Telephones in Service-3211
Churches-15
Building Permits for 1927-$2,430,420, with 320 new dwelling units
Real Estate Transfers-Total 1.,339, value $2,692,098.83 Trade Territory Retail-Serves 35,000 people within the trading area covering a radius of 40 miles. Jobbing territory serves 75,000 within a radius of 75 miles Hotels--11, with total of 500 rooms; newest hotel built in 1927
Railroads-Santa Fe and Frisco
Amusements-4 theatres, with a total seating capacity of 1,850 and auditorium seating 3,500
Hospitals-4
Schools-8 including 3 high; pupils 2,500; teachers 132; 2 private schools; value of all school property $1,000,000
Library-6,000 volumes; 3 schools also have libraries
Street Mileage-245; 45 miles paved; gas mains 110 miles; sewers 45 miles
Capacity of Waterworks-Municipal, 1-7,000 gallons; 45 miles of mains; value of plant $140,000
Fire Department-Men 6; autos 4; engines 2; station houses 2; hose 4,000 feet; value of buildings and equipment $50,000
Police Department-Men 8; stations 1; pieces of motor equipment 3