Austin History Center General Collection Photographs - 6 Matching Results

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[Children in Palm Park Swimming Pool]

Description: Photograph of a lifeguard with boys in Palm Park swimming pool. The children are identified on the back of the photograph as follows: L-R: Ouerry(?), Bobby; Day, Edward; Bell, Roger; Young, Roger; Chamber, Alton; Houseton, John. Guard: Colthorpe, Duane.
Date: June 5, 1941
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Guadalupe Street]

Description: Photograph of Guadalupe Street, looking south from 29th street, before street railway tracks were removed. A Humble service station is on the left side of the street and several other businesses including a laundry are on the right. The UT tower is visible in the background.
Date: June 18, 1940
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Wooden Arch Hangar at Robert Mueller Airport

Description: Photograph of a wooden arch hangar at Robert Mueller Airport, built summer 1943. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "The glued, laminated wood arches were built onsite. The curve was formed to templates laid out on the floor and constructed of 1" X 10" yellow pine plank. They were bolted together at the center and hoisted in place to receive the roof joists. Built by J.M. Odom Construction Co. Work supervised by Charles Morton, chief estimator."
Date: June 19, 1946
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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