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A sketch of the Greater Richland Center just over four years after opening.

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A survey of the Greater Richland Shopping Center. The site was originally surveyed in 1960 with revisions in 1961 and 1974. This is the 1974 survey.

The Greater Richland Shopping Center was developed by Clarence Jones.

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These color photos bring the Greater Richland Center to life.

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A sign detailing prices at the Jones Lumber Company. Clarence Jones owned and operated the company prior to becoming a banker.

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Clarence Jones received this certificate to honor his commitment to good government from Senator Ralph Yarborough.

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A portrait of Clarence Jones accompanied by his business card.

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The minutes from a Civic League meeting in which Clarence Jones announces an election to incorporate.

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Notes from Clarence Jones' speech given at Laurel County Homecoming celebration. He was recognized for his achievements in the business world and given the Honor Guest Cup.

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Naomi was the daughter of Ruth and Clarence Jones. She studied at Texas Christian University.

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Clarence Jones was born in London, Laurel County Kentucky. He was the 13th of 14 children. He came to Fort Worth in the 1910s. His first profession was as an apprentice machinist. He moved to Baltimore for a time before returning to Texas, this timeā€¦
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