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Site of Old Livery Stable and Wagon Yard

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TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 50' 46.99776999984", -102° 22' 4.6541499996"
 
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     Established 1897 as Odessa's first livery stable and wagon yard by Francis M. Tallant. Cowmen stabled their horses, then headed for ranch saloon located across from stable. Sold 1906 to C. A. Beardsley, who advertised good rigs, dray line and prompt attention. Livery stable had saddle horses and animal-drawn vehicles for hire. Wagon yard offered shelter for travelers and their teams. Automobiles changed life. In 1915, Joe W. Rice bought stable and converted it into a garage sandstone structure (covered with stucco) still stands. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

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