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Austin Aerials - TEC Building
Aerial shot of cranes and scaffolding at TEC construction site. 15th Street running left to right in center of photograph. Brazos St on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The back of the Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). The University campus on the top right.
Austin Aerials - TEC Building
Aerial shot of finished TEC Building. Brazos St on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). The University Tower in the background.
Austin Aerials - TEC Building
Aerial shot of steel frame structure of TEC building. Brazos St is on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). In the center of photograph note steeple of Gethsemane Lutheran Church (15th and Congress; above the TEC building), to the left St. Austin's Catholic Church steeple (20th and Guadalupe) and the Goodall Wooten Dormitory to the right. The University campus on the top right.
[Blizzard in the Chicago Station]
One of the most unique of all railroad photographs: It is a January night in 1958 and a blizzard-snowstorm rages in the "Windy City". This scene is in the yards - the Chicago and North Western Railway's Chicago passenger station is visible in the background. Observe the gas jets which are keeping switches from being frozen.
["Blue Bird" near St. Louis, Missouri]
Wabash Railroad's famous streamliner "Blue Bird" train No. 24 northbound, powered by diesel locomotive No. 1002 with domes on Pullman cars and coaches. glides through beautiful Forest Park, St. Louis, enroute to Chicago.
["Boneheads" Working in the Community]
Photograph of an explorer scout troop, known as the "Bonehead Boys", putting up signs in an open field. The men and boys are standing around a newly put up sign labeled "Childress & Baylor Lakes".
["The Cyrus K. Holliday" near Dodge City, Kansas]
The Cyrus K. Holliday, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1880, is shown under steam for a special event on the Larned Branch of the Santa Fe Railway near Dodge City, Kansas, 1958.
[Great Northern Railway's "Badger Express"]
Great Northern Railway's "Badger Express" train No.23, southbound, stops at the depot in Superior, Wisconsin enroute from Duluth to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
["Hiawatha" Luxury Train]
Among the greatest luxury passenger trains operated in this nation were the Milwaukee Road's "Morning" and "Afternoon" Hiawathas, providing convenient and fast service between Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Minneapolis. In this scene, a Hiawatha speeds over the route.
[Mobile Drilling Platform - Rig No. 50]
Photograph of buildings and cranes upon the mobile drilling platform no. 50, that was completed in 1958.
[Observation Car on the Hiawatha]
Interior view of the Milwaukee Road's observation parlor car with sky-top lounge having a 90% transparent area dome that forms an aero-dynamic terminating shape for the end of the train. This scene is aboard the "Afternoon Hiawatha", train No. 2 southbound, enroute from Minneapolis to Chicago.
["Pere Marquette" in Michigan]
Chesapeake and Ohio's "Pere Marquette" enroute through the Michigan countryside on its run to Detroit, crossing Thornapple Bridge.
["The Phoebe Snow" at Hoboken, New Jersey]
One of the greatest name trains of its era, the Deleware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's Phoebe Snow, at Hoboken, New Jersey in April 1958.
["The Sportsman" at the Detroit station]
Chesapeake and Ohio's "The Sportsman" ready to depart from the Detroit station. The city skyline is behind the train.
[Suburban-bound trains at Chicago Station]
The Chicago and North Western Railway - spanning a period of many years - always operated the largest fleer of commuter trains into and out of the "Windy City". This scene portrays seven suburban-bound trains which have departed from the Chicago Station. The city of Chicago is in the background.
University Baptist Church
Picture bulletin of missionaries from the church, 2130 Guadalupe
University Baptist Church
Pictures of founders, deacons, bible chairs & pastors inside church, 2130 Guadalupe
University Baptist Church
"50 Years of Service" banner seen above staircase inside church, 2130 Guadalupe
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Man and woman standing in library in front of painting
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Men in discussion at table, probably administrators
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
One elderly woman and five young men examine a book in the UT Tower
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
View looking south of UT Tower on South Mall, facing further on to Downtown Austin
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Young woman and young man gaze at a painting
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Six men, old and young, discussing a book
[First Christian Church After a Snowstorm]
Photograph of the First Christian Church after a snowstorm that took place on February 13, 1958.
["The Phoebe Snow" at Hoboken, New Jersey]
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad's famous streamliner "The Phoebe Snow" at Hoboken, New Jersey in March of 1958.
[Menu from the "Electro-Liner"]
Menu from the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway's "Electro-Liner" train No. 805, northbound enroute to Milwaukee.
[Multi-story home]
Photograph of the Bancroft-Lea Home. The home has two chimneys and ionic columns.
Checker Cab & Yellow Cab
Shot of competing Checker & Yellow Cab parked nearby the Texas State Capitol
[Lenore Gasow's Graduation Luncheon]
Photograph of Lenore Gasow's graduation luncheon. Eleven friends stand outdoors under an awning and behind a flower garden in this group portrait. The women all wear dresses, hats and gloves.
North Loop Shopping Ctr. - Opening Day
Exterior of parking lot on opening day of North Loop Plaza, 5222 Burnet Rd.
Guadalupe St.
Looking north on Guadalupe St. from 30th St., picture taken for Joel Aldridge, Texas Casualty Insurance Co.
Children's home
Mrs. Bob Hunt leads children as they prepare to watch television
Nash Rambler
Exterior shot of store window of Nash Rambler auto sales. Located on Congress Avenue.
Rhodes Truck Lines
Employees of Rhodes Truck Lines pose in front of large trailer, machinery
Sheraton Terrace Motor Hotel
Family of father and four sons relax on a couch at the motor hotel, 1201 S Congress Ave.
Green Acres Miniature Golf Course
View of the Green Acres Miniature Golf course at 8695 Burnet Rd. Fountains and fairways are shown along with a miniature windmill.
Tom Griffin - campaigning for Agriculture Commissioner
Tom Griffin campaigning for Agriculture Commissioner on a tractor at 700 Congress Ave.
Bill Gaines & goat (in office setting)
Man holding Bill Gaines' goat in office corridor
Bill Gaines & goat (in office setting)
Woman supervises Bill Gaines' goat next to a chair in his office
Scarbrough's window display of book by Dora Bonham - Merchant to the Republic
Scarbrough's window display of book by Dora Bonham - Merchant to the Republic, 101 W 6th St.
Rudy Navarro and Orchestra
Photograph of Rudy Navarro and his Orchestra posing with instruments.
Rudy Navarro and Orchestra
Whole Orchestra and Rudy pose together without instruments
[Santa Fe's "The Chief" diesel locomotive]
Santa Fe's "The Chief" train No. 20, eastbound, ascends the grade of Raton Pass shortly after leaving the city of Raton, New Mexico in August 1958.
Ed Coker and Fiancee - Portrait
Photographic portrait of Ed Coker and fiancee.
Flower Girl
Bertha Black - flower girl at Coleman wedding
Bridal Portrait of JoAnn Polansky
Bridal portrait of JoAnn Polansky holding a bouquet.
Powell Property
The Powell Property pictured at the intersection of Brodie Ln. and Oakdale Dr. in rural south Austin
[New Edition to the Timothy Wall at the First Christian Church]
Photograph of Edward Anderson, the new Timothy at First Christian Church, honored by having his photo hung on the Timothy Wall in the narthex of the sanctuary. In photo, left to right: John M. Hughes, Minister; Mary Jane Anderson, Eddie's wife; Glynn Lowther, Deacon; Edward Anderson receiving a congratulatory handshake from Charles Poston, Chairman of the Official Board; Miss Verna Evelyn Johnson, Minister of Education; and E.M. Reeder, Church elder.
Family photos
Three people sitting on a couch
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