Bonnie and Clyde’s debit policies

[shonceman]

I'm in West Dallas right now, so I stopped to take my own pictures.

Clyde Barrow childhood home (from across the street):

Side view of building showing the residence portion that was behind the shop. Looks like some homeless guys may have broken in and are sleeping there. Also notice the "CRIP" gang graffiti. Yeah, still a rough neighborhood.:

But the neighborhood's changing. This apartment building across the street hasn't been here long. Mostly millennials & genXers who like living close to downtown:

Barrow home current neighbors (the view across from the apt complex):

Here's my ugly mug with the Barrow home in the background. I have several clients within just a few blocks of this spot:

 

[Todd King]

If it's not being used for anything.....who painted it over the years? Inquiring minds!

 

[shonceman]

If it's not being used for anything.....who painted it over the years? Inquiring minds!

It's been various businesses along the way. I saw one picture where it was really colorful, like maybe a "head" shop? I've heard it's mostly been auto related businesses, like tire shops, etc.

 

[goillini52]

It's been various businesses along the way. I saw one picture where it was really colorful, like maybe a "head" shop? I've heard it's mostly been auto related businesses, like tire shops, etc.

I was just in a Head Shop a couple of weeks ago. They had a sale on water pipes, so I had to get one.

 

[shonceman]

I was just in a Head Shop a couple of weeks ago. They had a sale on water pipes, so I had to get one.

I knew that would pique your interest!

 

[DayTimer]

Here are then and now pictures of the Barrow family gas station in West Dallas, which was also their home. I drive by there frequently. I know what you're thinking - so, no I did not take both pictures!

I don't get it - if you drive by there often why couldn't you have taken the current day picture as well?

 

[shonceman]

I don't get it - if you drive by there often why couldn't you have taken the current day picture as well?

 

[NewbieNewbie]

I have actually seen these policies. They are framed at the home office for American National.

 

[goillini52]

I have actually seen these policies. They are framed at the home office for American National.

How much was the F.A.?

 

[shonceman]

How much was the F.A.?

I can't tell from the pictures. But in those days, policies were usually written for whatever 5 or 10 cents a week would buy. Probably not much more than a couple hundred dollars, but that would've been enough for a funeral & Burial in those days (that's why the SS death benefit is $255).

When I started in the business, I still had a handful of these nickel & dime policies on my book, although most of those clients had purchased more since their parents originally took these out. But I had one old lady with a .10c weekly premium that insisted I come by every week to pick up her dime, even though she only got a monthly check. I tried and tried to get her to add more coverage, or at least pay me monthly, but she would never budge!