"In 1906, L. E. Collins built a magnificent home, considered at the time to be one of the most beautiful homes in western Texas and a show place of Coleman. It was later bought by the hospital and used as a nurse's home, until it was torn down in the 1960's to make way for the new part of the OVerall - Morris Memorial Hospital." (A History of Coleman County and Its People, "L. D. Collins," by Ralph Terry, 1985.)
 Terry
Studio - OP file
north side
 from
an old photographic post card, owned by Ralph Terry
L. E. Collins Home - taken about 1910
"In 1929, Littleton E. Collins, and his wife Cora, were residing at 303 West College Avenue. Their telephone number was 42. He was part owner of Allen - Collins Company. Also living at this address were Harry Collins, a salesman for J. F. Henderson and Son; and Mrs. Nanye Love." (Coleman City Directory, 1929 - Hudspeth.)
 photograph,
owned by Ralph Terry
east and south sides - taken about 1950 |
