Eyebrow Windows in Bellville Texas B W
by Connie Fox
Title
Eyebrow Windows in Bellville Texas B W
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Bw Photo
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Eyebrow Windows in Bellville Texas BW by Connie Fox
Vintage Architecture Black-and-white Fine-art Photography
In the town square of Bellville, Texas, originally settled in 1822, you will find charming antique buildings with eyebrow windows such as these. This style of arched window dates to the early Victorian period. This image, shown here in vivid black-and-white, or grayscale, is also available in color and sepia. You will find these, and at least two more styles of eyebrow windows, in my vintage and Texas Galleries.
Bellville was named for brothers Thomas and James Bell, who came to Texas from Florida in 1822 as some of Stephen F. Austin’s earliest settlers. By popular vote, Bellville was named for them, and has served as the Austin County seat since 1846. Most of the residents at that time were farmers, but with the coming of the railroad, Bellville quickly grew from 300 to 1000 residents within three years. In 1883, there were six saloons on the square alone.
The Courthouse Square remains as it was laid out in 1846, and many historic buildings such as this one have been transformed into a collection of unusual and unique shops and businesses. Numerous downtown buildings in Bellville have been returned to their original design.
Copyright 2013-2019 Connie Steitz Fox. All Rights Reserved. Please note: The watermark will not appear on your purchased artwork.
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June 3rd, 2019
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