Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) - Page 228

**M38A1** · 11-03-2009, 04:31 PM

Looks like there was a fire at some point in it's life too....

**Jerry** · 11-04-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by M38A1

Looks like there was a fire at some point in it's life too....

I don't know the story on this particular retired courthouse, but I do know that many of the older wooden courthouses in Texas met their demise in flame. Seems a douse of kerosene and a bit o'spark was a remarkably popular and effective way of deleting records and evidence - or simply delivering revenge for an unpopular ruling.

Below is a pic of the old jail next door. Note the prickly pear cactus growing out of the window.

TwoLane · 11-04-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry

I don't know the story on this particular retired courthouse, but I do know that many of the older wooden courthouses in Texas met their demise in flame. Seems a douse of kerosene and a bit o'spark was a remarkably popular and effective way of deleting records and evidence - or simply delivering revenge for an unpopular ruling.

Below is a pic of the old jail next door. Note the prickly pear cactus growing out of the window.

Always like to find (for my training classes) those oldie buildings tied together with tie rods. Notice the "S" plates.

Also one reason some of the old jails went up in flames, was perhaps because mobs decided to deal with prisoners in their own way, yikes!

**Jerry** · 11-04-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoLane

Always like to find (for my training classes) those oldie buildings tied together with tie rods. Notice the "S" plates.

I've wondered about the meaning of the "S" symbols on many of the old jails. I only remember seeing them on jails - not courthouses. Are they some type of symbol for justice? Scale hooks perhaps? My google-fu has not produced any results.

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-05-2009, 04:20 PM

Starr County
Rio Grand City

**Jerry** · 11-05-2009, 04:59 PM

By George I believe you got it!

And not a minute too soon...I was a'fixin to fuss at everyone for their apparent lack of googleing skilz.

Take it away Bob...

TwoLane · 11-05-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry

I've wondered about the meaning of the "S" symbols on many of the old jails. I only remember seeing them on jails - not courthouses. Are they some type of symbol for justice? Scale hooks perhaps? My google-fu has not produced any results.

Well there might be some meaning in some local area? But typically, stars, the S, or even straight sections of iron are seen in older ordinary construction buildings. These are often called "Main street USA" structures in the Fire Service. As these buildings lose integrity they often get shored up with tie-rods that are out of site perhaps, except where they terminate outside and have to be secured.

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks Jerry. Never been there myself, but from your hint about the distance I figured it had to be in The Rio Grande Valley. So I consulted TexasCourtHouses.com for retired courthouses in that area.

I was on my way home from my trip out west when out or the corner of my eye, I spotted this sign. My first thought, was that I must have misread it. Surely it did not say what I thought it said, it must have just been a figment of my imagination. One would NEVER name there place that, would they? I went a few more miles down the road and then decided I had to go back to make sure. Sure ‘nuf it said what I thought it said.

You know you are back in Texas when you come upon a sign like this.
http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/w...09-Rt66463.jpg

Where am I (current hwy and nearby town please).

**Janet** · 11-05-2009, 07:18 PM

SH 36, Gustine

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-05-2009, 07:23 PM

Well that sure didn't take long.

It's all yours Janet

**Janet** · 11-05-2009, 07:37 PM

I am a little thin on pictures in the state, so this one may be a little obscure unless you have stayed there.
Just the town name is OK.

Day

night

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Terlingua/Study Butte???

Edit: Nope that can't be right. Too many trees. Nevermind. I don't know. At first it looked like Longhorn Ranch Motel.

**Jerry** · 11-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Methinks the reason it looks familiar is that you may have stayed there on your way to Terlingua...

**Janet** · 11-07-2009, 07:44 PM

I will toss it to anyone that wants to play, that has never played before.

Alpine, Maverick Inn.

**Janet** · 11-09-2009, 07:02 AM

OK.... next person that has a picture ready.

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-09-2009, 07:15 AM

OK,

I'll stay with the motel mode, Where am I?

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

HINT: If one were to consume a large steak (say a 72oz steak for free), you might be glad that his motel in on the property so you can go sleep it off.

wendy and steve · 11-09-2009, 08:48 PM

amarillo ,texas steak house home of the 72 oz steak http://www.bigtexan.com/motel.html

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-10-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wendy and steve

amarillo ,texas steak house home of the 72 oz steak http://www.bigtexan.com/motel.html

That is CORRECT!

This motel is part of the Big Texan Steak House

Wendy and/or Steve - one or both of you now have the ball. Show us what you got.

**BeemerlessBob** · 11-11-2009, 08:14 PM

Hiya Wendy and/or Steve,

You do know it is your turn to post, Right?

No rush, just wanted to make sure you knew it was your turn.

11-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#4541
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11-05-2009, 04:20 PM	#4545
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Starr County Rio Grand City __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

11-05-2009, 04:59 PM	#4546
Jerry Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elgin, Texas Posts: 685	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) By George I believe you got it! And not a minute too soon...I was a'fixin to fuss at everyone for their apparent lack of googleing skilz. Take it away Bob... __________________ Jerry '07 Rapid Grey WeeStrom

11-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#4548
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Thanks Jerry. Never been there myself, but from your hint about the distance I figured it had to be in The Rio Grande Valley. So I consulted TexasCourtHouses.com for retired courthouses in that area. I was on my way home from my trip out west when out or the corner of my eye, I spotted this sign. My first thought, was that I must have misread it. Surely it did not say what I thought it said, it must have just been a figment of my imagination. One would NEVER name there place that, would they? I went a few more miles down the road and then decided I had to go back to make sure. Sure ‘nuf it said what I thought it said. You know you are back in Texas when you come upon a sign like this. http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/w...09-Rt66463.jpg Where am I (current hwy and nearby town please). __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com Last edited by Gilk51; 11-06-2009 at 01:00 AM. Reason: changed image to link - language

11-05-2009, 07:18 PM	#4549
Janet Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 3,334	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) SH 36, Gustine __________________ .......Janet 2008 FJR Ride With Pride! Blue Knights TX XXI IBA 18308 "Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them." Thomas Paine

11-05-2009, 07:23 PM	#4550
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Well that sure didn't take long. It's all yours Janet __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

11-05-2009, 07:37 PM	#4551
Janet Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 3,334	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) I am a little thin on pictures in the state, so this one may be a little obscure unless you have stayed there. Just the town name is OK. Day night __________________ .......Janet 2008 FJR Ride With Pride! Blue Knights TX XXI IBA 18308 "Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them." Thomas Paine Last edited by Janet; 11-05-2009 at 07:39 PM.

11-05-2009, 07:44 PM	#4552
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Terlingua/Study Butte??? Edit: Nope that can't be right. Too many trees. Nevermind. I don't know. At first it looked like Longhorn Ranch Motel. __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com Last edited by BeemerlessBob; 11-05-2009 at 07:47 PM.

11-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#4553
Jerry Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elgin, Texas Posts: 685	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Methinks the reason it looks familiar is that you may have stayed there on your way to Terlingua... __________________ Jerry '07 Rapid Grey WeeStrom

11-07-2009, 07:44 PM	#4554
Janet Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 3,334	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) I will toss it to anyone that wants to play, that has never played before. Alpine, Maverick Inn. __________________ .......Janet 2008 FJR Ride With Pride! Blue Knights TX XXI IBA 18308 "Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them." Thomas Paine

11-09-2009, 07:02 AM	#4555
Janet Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 3,334	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) OK.... next person that has a picture ready. __________________ .......Janet 2008 FJR Ride With Pride! Blue Knights TX XXI IBA 18308 "Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them." Thomas Paine

11-09-2009, 07:15 AM	#4556
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) OK, I'll stay with the motel mode, Where am I? Attached Thumbnails __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

11-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#4557
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) HINT: If one were to consume a large steak (say a 72oz steak for free), you might be glad that his motel in on the property so you can go sleep it off. __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

11-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#4558
wendy and steve Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield Posts: 35	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) amarillo ,texas steak house home of the 72 oz steak http://www.bigtexan.com/motel.html Last edited by wendy and steve; 11-09-2009 at 08:54 PM.

11-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#4560
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,433	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Hiya Wendy and/or Steve, You do know it is your turn to post, Right? No rush, just wanted to make sure you knew it was your turn. __________________ If you are what you eat, then I am FAST, EASY & CHEAP Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

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