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- [Activities at Blackshear School #2]
- Photograph of a small group of children playing in the water at the Blackshear school in 1945.
- [Activities at Blackshear School #1]
- Photograph of a group of children playing in the water outdoors at the Blackshear School.
- [KTBC Filming]
- Photograph of filming in progress at the KTBC television studio, with a film crew of three men with two large cameras seen standing to the right. To the left, a man being filmed can be seen on a chair in front a backdrop with images of Saturn, a gun, and a baseball bat. He sits with a desk and stool, and a television set can be seen to his right. Dozens of film set lights can be seen hanging from metal tracts on the ceiling. High above the lights, a mural can be seen hanging above with a sign that reads "Miss Duchess".
- [Bud Nash Dance Studio]
- Photograph of a dance studio owned and run by dance instructor, Bud Nash. The building is single story and mid-century modern design. Chairs in a waiting room can be seen through the large windows with a glass door entrance. To the right of the glass entrance is a handicap ramp leading to another entrance to the building.
- [Mid-Century Modern Home]
- Photograph of a home featuring stonework patio and steps. In the foreground, an outdoor lamp can be seen next to a short stone wall to the right, and a sidewalk on the left leads toward the front steps of the home. Two trees flank either side of the wide front steps that lead up to a split level portion of the yard. More steps in front of the home's entrance lead up to a patio area with table and chairs. A very wide chimney can be seen on the roof.
- [Photography Studio]
- Photograph of Studer's photography studio. The photo is taken from the view of the parking lot where the main entrance and left side of the building can be seen. Both sides have the studio's sign on display near the roof. Advertisements and photography samples can be seen in the windows. More stores can be seen in the right background, along with a car.
- [Living/Dining Area]
- Photograph of a living and dining area in a mid-century modern style home. A wall of cabinets can be seen in the background with a shelf in the center for dishes. An artwork depicting Buddha hangs on the wall to the right, and a dining table with silverware and two chairs on either end can be seen in front of the cabinets. In the foreground, a sitting area with a cushioned chair, stools, coffee table, and lamp table can be seen.
- [Hotel Room Beds]
- Photograph of the interior of a bedroom at the Commodore Perry Hotel with two twin beds with uniquely shaped pillows that can be seen to the right. A table with a phone and lamp can be seen between them and two art pieces are hung on the wall above each bed. To the left of the beds, a desk/dresser with mirror can be seen, along with two chairs, one against the wall to the right of the dresser and one pushed into the the desk portion of the furniture piece. A door-less passageway can be seen in the back left corner of the room.
- [KTBC Conference Room]
- Photograph of a conference room in the KTBC television studio.= where a long, wooden table with three chairs can be seen in the foreground. A couch with two coffee tables and end tables with lamps can be seen against the wall to the right. In the background is a wood paneled wall with three television screens set inside it. A long, low table can be seen below the screens and several cushioned chairs can be throughout the room.
- [KTBC Station Entrance]
- Photograph of a lit up, vertical sign over the street-side entrance to the KTBC television studio at nighttime. A butterfly awning can be seen over the entrance way and part of the sidewalk pavement. A geometric mural of Austin can be seen on the small wall to the right of the entrance. A building with darkened windows can be partially seen to the right.
- [Volkswagon Dealership]
- Photograph of the exterior of a Volkswagen dealership. The left side of the building is a garage for repairs, where a car can be seen in the shade of the left-most garage door. An entrance can be seen with glass walls and an awning roof reaching out over the the entrance way. Four vehicles can be seen parked in the lot in the foreground and the Volkswagen logo can be seen on a large sign on the roof of the building. To the right another sign advertising services can be seen.
- [Hotel Dining Area]
- Photograph of dining area within the Commodore Perry Hotel filled with people eating and drinking, many in formal attire. A live band can be seen playing on a small stage while a few couples dance. Two waiters in tuxes can be seen, one holding a tray next to the band and one standing arms crossed next to a column to the right. To the left of the dining and dance area is a pool of water, surrounded by columns and a low decorative brick wall. Above the the pool is a disco ball, and a man and woman can be seen seated alone in the background to the left.
- [Home Patio View]
- Photograph of a home patio with a porch roof that reaches over much of the area and sliding glass doors that can be seen along the right wall. Several sets of small tables and chairs can be seen placed across the stonework space, and a long dinner table with four chairs and tableware set up can be seen in the right corner in the background. In the distance, nature views of pastoral hills and trees can be seen.
- [Mid-Century Modern Living Room]
- Photograph of a living room in a mid-century modern home. In the foreground, a round table with dark chairs can be seen along with two lounge chairs to the left and right, each with different side tables and lamps. In the background, a large rectangular art piece can be seen hanging on the wall above a low, light colored couch. A coffee table and two small, dark stools can be seen at the center of the room. An entry way with open curtains can be seen in the right background.
- [Fishermen in Boat]
- Photograph of a Glastron boat and fishermen on the water of Lake Austin. One man can be seen driving the boat, while a young boy in a cowboy hat rides in the front. Three men can be seen in the back of the boat with fishing poles in hand. The shore can be seen in the background.
- [Beverly Studios Photography]
- Photograph of Beverly Studios with the the business's sign attached to the left side of the foremost wall. To the right of the studio sign, three large photography samples can be seen, and a glass door entrance can be seen further to the right. In the background to the right, a columned, two-story building can be partially seen displaying a sign that reads "City Upholstery".
- [Harry Cooper Store Front]
- Photograph of the storefront of a clothing store. A lit up neon sign spelling the store's name can be seen across the top of the store in the photo and in the store's window displays, smaller lights are directed to showcase several mannequins wearing various items of women's clothing, such as dresses, shirts, and shoes. To the right, a partial car and and partial sign to another store front can both be seen.
- [Construction Site]
- Photograph of a steel beam framed building under construction. Workers in overalls and hard hats can be seen throughout the area, and a crane can be seen to the right lifting up a pallet of beams. A light colored truck can be seen in the foreground delivering materials. The corner of another building under construction can be seen in the foreground to the right.
- [KTBC Entrance]
- Photograph of the KTBC television studio entrance where two stone columns can be seen in the foreground in front of two respective walls that frame the glass doorway. Plants can be seen in flower beds near the walls, and on the wall to the right, a mural of the Austin capitol building can be seen.
- [Eddie's Restaurant]
- Photograph of a restaurant named, "Eddie's", nestled in between other stores on a sidewalk strip. A large, prominent sign with the restaurant's name, the tagline "Just Good Food!", many lights, and a character of a smiling chef can be seen in the top half of the photo. The same chef character can be seen on the wall below, next to a window advertisement for a lunch special. Partial signs for two other stores flanking the restaurant can also be seen.
- [Radio Station Trade Booth]
- Photograph of the KOKE radio station's booth at a trade convention. A radio host with a headset stands behind a curved desk, speaking into a microphone while two young men, one in the foreground and one to the left, watch on. A woman can be seen sitting behind the same desk as the host, and a person in a shrimp costume can be seen standing between them. In the background, a mannequin in a dark dress and hat can be seen posed next to signs for the radio station, and a man sitting with his hand on his chin can also be seen off to the left in the background.
- [Hotel Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior the Commodore Perry Hotel with views in the foreground of cars parked on the street to the left and several people walking across the streets and sidewalks. The hotel's name appears in a large lettered sign seen on the left street facing side of the building. In the background, more cars are parked and driving in the street.
- [KTBC Studio]
- Photograph of KTBC Studio on a street corner with traffic lights for an intersection seen in the foreground, and cars seen both driving and parked on each street. Three different signs can be seen on the building's exterior with the studio's name. A radio antennae and satellite dish can be seen on top of the roof. An ornamental building can be seen to the right, and more of the city can be seen in the background.
- [Hotel Room]
- Photograph of a woman seen wearing a dark dress, sitting in a chair, and reading a magazine in a hotel room at the Commodore Perry Hotel. To the left is a couch and two paintings hung on the wall. To the right, a dresser with a lamp and telephone can be seen. A long, low table with a lamp and plant can be seen behind the woman. The state capitol building can be seen through a window with tall curtains flanking it in the background..
- [Traffic Control Office]
- Photograph of a man sitting in a traffic control office with a large map on the wall to the right and large pieces of office equipment throughout the room. The man can be seen looking at a piece of paper. A desk with an ashtray, some note books, and folders can be seen in the foreground to the left.
- [Home Kitchen]
- Photograph of a mid-century modern kitchen with a pair of dual ovens set in the wall to the right and a third small oven seen beneath them. A set of open shelving with glassware can be seen left of the ovens. A stove range can be seen on counter to the left of the photo, with a tile back splash behind it and a box shaped ventilation hood above. In the foreground, there is a light colored dining table with four chairs.
- [Hotel Lounge]
- Photograph of a lounge area within the Commodore Perry Hotel, with two columns and a decorative brick wall can be seen to the left, dividing a hallway with two elevators away from the lounge area seen to the right. The room is filled with various couches and chairs, arranged into a row of four seating areas with coffee and end tables. Two chandeliers can be seen hanging, and a portrait of a man can be seen on the wall in the background.
- [Watt Watkins Residence Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. There is a car in the carport.
- [Interior View of Restoration of Pease Mansion]
- Photograph of the interior of the Governor Pease Mansion under construction during a restoration project. The flooring of half of the room has been removed. The mansion is located at 6 Niles Road.
- [Interior View of an Office Inside the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of an interior view of an office inside the W. T. Waggoner building. There is a sectional with a table, a cabinet on the side wall, and a large horse portrait hanging on the back wall.
- [Interior View of the W. T. Waggoner Building Foyer]
- Photograph of an interior view of the W. T. Waggoner building foyer. There are two sitting areas with couches, chairs, and tables outside two large doors.
- [Interior View of an Office Inside the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of an interior view of an office inside the W. T. Waggoner building. There are two armchairs with a table in between, and a cabinet with many compartments on the back wall.
- [Cook Funeral Home Interior]
- Photograph of the interior of the Cook Funeral Home located at 1100 Colorado Street. There are two couches and an armchair in the waiting area, and two stands for check-in books. There are two lamps, a coffee table, and a bouquet of flowers.
- [Interior View of Restoration of Pease Mansion]
- Photograph of the interior of the Governor Pease Mansion under construction during a restoration project. The staircase is under construction. The mansion is located at 6 Niles Road.
- [Group Photo of Boys' Baseball Team
- Photograph of baseball teams of boys from Congress Avenue Baptist Church posing for a portrait. They are arranged in two rows, and the front row is holding bats. There is a man in the background in a white shirt and dark-colored pants.
- [Interior View of the W. T. Waggoner Building Reception Area]
- Photograph of an interior view of the W. T. Waggoner building reception area. There is a reception desk with a glass screen behind it. There is an escalator and a sitting area in the background.
- [Plaque From the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of a plaque from the W. T. Waggoner building. There is a profile etching of W. T. Waggoner, along with a circle with three D's in it, and 6 horses racing.
- [Interior View of a W. T. Waggoner Building Meeting Room]
- Photograph of an interior view of a W. T. Waggoner building meeting room. There is a large table with eight armchairs around it, and two decorative dragons dragons ashtrays on it. There is also a mural painted on the back wall, and a window with curtains.
- [Interior View of Restoration of Pease Mansion]
- Photograph of the interior of the Governor Pease Mansion under construction during a restoration project. There is a man visible in the corner of the room working on the floor. The mansion is located at 6 Niles Road.
- [Interior View of a W. T. Waggoner Building Wall Mural]
- Photograph of an interior view of a W. T. Waggoner building wall mural. There is an armchair, a table with two porcelain birds, and another chair in front of the mural.
- [Exterior View of the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of an exterior view of W. T. Waggoner building taken from the southeast. It is a two-story stone building, and there is a sign reading, "The W. T. Waggoner Estate" above the doors.
- [Watt Watkins Residence Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. There is a large stack of firewood next to a small fire pit, as well as some lawn furniture.
- [Exterior View of a Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of a building. There is a tree in between a wall and the building and a road leading up to the building.
- [Exterior View of Adams Extract Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Adams Extract building, located at 11600 San Antonio Highway (now IH-35).
- [Interior View of the W. T. Waggoner Building Library]
- Photograph of an interior view of the W. T. Waggoner building library. There are multiple bookcases with books and a table with four chairs around it. There is also an armchair, a table with a lamp, and a fireplace.
- [Family in Kitchen of Watt Watkins Residence]
- Photograph of the interior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. The kitchen is visible, with three family members doing various things. A woman is opening a cabinet, while a man holds an open box of Ritz crackers for a young girl, who is reaching in the box.
- [Three Men Standing Around a Car as the Engine Is Lowered]
- Photograph of three men standing around a car as the engine block is lowered into it. One man is wearing a three piece suit and the other two are wearing mechanic's jumpsuits.
- [Exterior View of Adams Extract Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Adams Extract building which was located at 11600 San Antonio Highway (now IH-35).
- [Interior View of a W. T. Waggoner Building Meeting Room]
- Photograph of an interior view of a W. T. Waggoner building meeting room. There is a large table with 10 armchairs around it and four ashtrays on it. There is also a large portrait of W. T. Waggoner on the wall, and two lamps on tables around the mantle and fireplace.
- [Interior View of an Office Inside the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of an interior view of an office inside the W. T. Waggoner building. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the back, as well as various other pieces of furniture.