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Early settlers in the Birdville area with a makeshift two-wheeled cart.

Mrs. Don Gibbons holds a picture of her mother Laura Hardisty Barkley. She was the descendant of pioneer families Charles Hardisty and Dr. B.F. Barkley.

This album was given to those who purchased tickets to John F. Kennedy's fundraising dinner in Austin. The dinner was planned for after his appearance in Dallas. Clarence Jones and his wife were among those set to attend until tragedy struck.

The Hightower-Autrey House is located at 6725 Smithfield Road. Jimmy Hightower probably built this house, according to deed records, in 1874. It was the home of his son L.A. Hightower until 1918 when the Bud Autrey Family purchased it.

Elected Officials of the 1970s.

Front row:
Norman Ellis, Sid Cavanaugh, Dick Faram, Delores Wood (widow of Councilman James T Wood),

Back row:
George Conant, Buck Hubbard, Gene Riddle, Jo-Ann Goodnight, Marian Massey

Elected Officials of the 1980s.

Front row:
Marie Hinkle, Linda Spurlock

Others:
Dick Faram, Byron Sibbett, Mack Garvin, Jim Kenna, Lyle Welch, Charles Scoma, Harold Newman,

Elected Officials of the 1990s.

Front row:
Linda Spurlock, Cheryl Lyman, Lyle Welch

Second row:
Charles Scoma, Jo-Ann Johnson, Ray Oujesky, Don Phifer,

Back row:
Byron Sibbett, Mack Garvin, Mark Wood.

Jo-Ann Goodnight Earl visiting the Heritage Day committee members, Mary Ruth Ellis and Cheryl Lyman.

Herb Arnold being welcomed to Heritage Day (1997) by Pat Riddle, Mary Ruth Ellis, and Jane Dunkelberg.

Former City Councilman Denver Mills sharing stories with Mayor Tommy Brown and former City Manager Rodger Line.