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Randy Ball, Alexandria Native
Current resident of Tomball, TX

Shown below is an early photo of Menard Memorial High School on Elliott Street, built by my grandfather. Construction began in 1923 and classes started in 1925. Note the dirt street. Read more about Menard Memorial.

Mike Mule's Texaco Service Station
10th Street

Building under construction, possibly a garage. Sign reads...
"E. Leo Ball, Architect
Office Haas Building
Sandquist & Snow, Inc.General Contractor
Phone 2764"


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Several homes built by my grandfather are shown below...

Pincus-Murphy Music House...

Plantation scenes around Alexandria...

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