A 3"x5" glass plate, bust portrait photograph of William Buchta, Optometrist, David City, Nebraska. He is wearing a dark pin-striped suit white shirt and knotted, figured tie, mustache and glasses.
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project
Local Accession Number
0CC04810000
Source
Original format: 3"x5" acetate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection.
Historical Notes
William came to David City in the early 1890's and established a jewelry and optical business which he ran until he retired in 1925. Mr. Buchta was elected Mayor in 1934 by write-in ballot and re-elected two terms even though he never filed for the office. He died in 1948.
