Are We There Yet? Transportation in Central Texas - 208 Matching Results

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[Photograph of Detour Sign and Barricades]

Description: Photograph of a detour sign with barricades visible in the background. The road is positioned next to an open empty field to the right. Text on the back reads "View of barricades from Sta. 846 - detouring traffic".
Date: October 19, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Road Sign]

Description: Photograph of a road sign that reads "Begin Detour 500 ft". On either side of the road are open fields of land and cars are visible traveling along the road in the distance. Text on the back reads "Barricades from Sta 875 - Detouring Traffic".
Date: October 13, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Unknown Road #28]

Description: Photograph of an unknown road. There are small fences set up to on the right side of the road and to the left. Text on the back reads "Barricades Sta 846 - Detouring Traffic".
Date: October 13, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Construction on U.S. Hwy 81]

Description: Photograph of construction on U.S. Hwy 81 in Williamson County, Texas. In the background there is a "keep to right" sign and construction equipment. Handwritten text on back reads "US Hwy 81, Williamson County, approaching new construction at north end of project. Traffic routed over new highway for completion of flexible base. Keep to right sign used for safety of traffic. 10-10-39".
Date: October 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Rock Mounds]

Description: Photograph of mounds of rocks from construction. Behind the mounds tree lines are visible as well as open areas of land. Handwritten text on back reads "US Hwy 81, Williamson County, Flexible base material on highway before spreading, 10-9-1939".
Date: October 9, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Quarry Area]

Description: Photograph of construction equipment in a construction area. Text on the back reads "view of Flexible Base Plant and quarry in background"
Date: September 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Deck Steel]

Description: Photograph of steel beams in a construction site. Handwritten text on back reads "FAP140-C (3) US Hwy 81 Williamson County. Curb forms and deck steel in place, span #3 Dry Berry Creek Bridge - 8-30-39".
Date: August 30, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Construction of Second Pier]

Description: Photograph of the construction of the second pier on the San Gabriel River. The large concrete structure is in a vertical position with workers at the top. Around the structure is construction materials and rocky ground.
Date: August 9, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Description: Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16 on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Construction stage shows forms after placing concrete pier number 2, Berry Creek bridge.
Date: July 18, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Description: Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16 on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Construction stage shows excavation for footing of pier number 2, North San Gabriel River bridge. Lower half of a men win overalls and work gloves can be seen next to tubes.
Date: July 18, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Description: Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16 on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Construction stage shows excavation for footing east let of pier number 2, North San Gabriel River bridge. Shovel, pick axe and bucket can be seen.
Date: July 18, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Description: Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16 on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Construction stage shows placing concrete bent number 2, North San Gabriel River bridge. Men are working on scaffolding for the bent and there is a partial view of a shovel.
Date: July 18, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation
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