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Matchbook no. 10 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotte...
10/11/2019

Matchbook no. 10 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

Duke’s Smokehouse was my family’s go-to BBQ spot for many years when I was growing up. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great too. I couldn’t believe it when they closed in 2014, and haven’t been able to fill that brisket-sized void in my life since.

Matchbook no. 9 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
09/27/2019

Matchbook no. 9 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.
The Toggery was a clothing store located on the square in downtown Georgetown in the 1920s. Swipe to see a $2.25 receipt for a tie and socks.
Receipt image and info from

@ Georgetown, Texas

Matchbook no. 8 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
09/09/2019

Matchbook no. 8 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.
L.N. "Lonnie" Watkins Nook Confectionery, located on the south side of the square. Lonnie is on the far right.
c.1920
Image and info from The Williamson Museum.
@ Georgetown, Texas

Matchbook no. 7 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
08/27/2019

Matchbook no. 7 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

The Polo Training Center. Swipe for more goodies.

Fun fact: The Page House was used as a training center for Polo in the 1930’s. You can see the house from I-35 near Leander Road. Built in 1903 by JM Page, it is now used as a center for weddings and other events.
@ Georgetown, Texas

Matchbook no. 6 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
08/21/2019

Matchbook no. 6 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

Georgetown Light and Waterworks.

Built in 1911, The old Light & Waterworks building is still standing in downtown Georgetown. It now houses the City’s Planning Department.
@ Georgetown, Texas

Matchbook no. 5 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
08/13/2019

Matchbook no. 5 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

Star Grocery. 1920.

Photo is from the Preservation Georgetown Archives.
@ Georgetown, Texas

Matchbook no. 4 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
08/06/2019

Matchbook no. 4 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

In the mid 1800’s up until the 1920’s, Georgetown was all about cotton, and business was booming. Unfortunately, due to poor farming practices like monocropping, the soil was mined of necessary nutrients and fertility. This led to the end of the cash crop and farmers began looking for other things to grow.

Bell was an old forgotten community between Georgetown and Hutto. I found a picture of a cotton gin located there while digging around online. That’s really all I know about it so far.

Matchbook no.3 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten ...
07/29/2019

Matchbook no.3 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

Mr. Berkman repaired shoes with a sewing machine and a hammer. He must of had a great memory too- when customers placed orders, he’d put their shoes in a big pile, and remember them by nothing more than their faces. When they returned he would look at their face, grab the shoes and wrap them up in newspaper with a cord bow.

Information is from “Georgetown’s Yesteryears -The People Remember”, a historical publication from the 1980’s by Preservation Georgetown. Truly a fun read if you want to learn more about the city!

Matchbook no. 2 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten...
07/22/2019

Matchbook no. 2 for my passion project, . Each week I will post a new matchbook design for a historic, nearly-forgotten business from Georgetown’s past.

Belford Lumber Co. was around from the late 1800s until the 1960’s, and built many of the historic homes in Georgetown, Texas. When Mr. Belford built something, he didn’t go home for the day until everything was plumb level.

Building photo is from the Preservation Georgetown archives.
@ Georgetown, Texas

First design for a called “Branding Back to Life”. The idea is that I create new matchbook designs for historic busine...
07/19/2019

First design for a called “Branding Back to Life”. The idea is that I create new matchbook designs for historic businesses from Georgetown that are all but forgotten. The Commercial Hotel was run by two sisters and was the premier hotel in town in the early 1900s until sadly, it burned down. Fun fact: the White Sox used to room here on their way to games in San Antonio.

Building photo is from the Preservation Georgetown archives.
@ Georgetown, Texas

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06/27/2019

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