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[Recreation Department Construction Photos]
Photograph of the scenery at the Recreation department in 1948 when it was being built. The building foundation has already been set and construction equipment is seen around the building.
[Aztec Apartment Living Area]
Photograph of an apartment living area in the Aztec Apartments with mid-century modern furnishings. A sofa and a plant can be seen in the foreground to the left, and a closet door can be seen in the center of the back wall. To the right of the closet, a second sofa and floor lamp can be seen with a coffee table resting in front them. Two masks hang above the sofa on the back wall. There is a large wall of windows on the right with a view of a patio. The apartment is located on 2511 Pearl Street.
[Savings and Loan Building]
Photograph taken at either dawn or dusk of a mid-century modern building being used for offices and businesses, most prominently as a Savings and Loan. An empty parking lot stretches to the left of the building, and a prominent wall of windows can be seen on the building staged at the center of the photograph. In the foreground are two trees and a sidewalk leading from the street to the building's entrance. In the background to the left, a darkened building can be seen behind a wooden fence.
[Mid-Century Modern Office]
Photograph of a mid-century modern office. A plant filled courtyard can be seen through a glass wall to the left. A light colored desk with a name plate and office supplies can be seen in the background. Sparsely filled, plank shelving can be seen on the speckled back wall behind the desk. A gingham couch can be seen to the right of the office and two cushioed chairs can be seen to the left.
[Bowling Center]
Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the front of a bowling center. The drawing is an aerial view from the southwest and the building, located on Burnet Road, features a prominent sign on a large portico that has a vehicle underneath it. A single car is parked in the parking lot, and two figures are drawn walking near the building.
[Office Interior]
Photograph of a Savings and Loan office building interior surrounding a central courtyard. To the left, a chair, potted plant and open doorway can be seen. Various desks, tables, and chairs can be seen surrounding the glass walled court yard, and to the right in the background. The floor is covered in large, checkered tile or linoleum floors. Behind the court yard in the right background, another open doorway can be seen.
[Mid-Century Modern Church Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior St. Martin's Lutheran Church that features and arched, geometric roof line a wide set of steps seen in the foreground. A statue of Jesus can be seen hung on the exterior wall. A large tower structure with a cross on top can be seen rising from the church in the background.
[Aztec Apartment Sign]
Photograph of a sign in front of the Aztec Apartment House, located at 2511 Pearl Street. The sign and the mural on the building both use designs and colors that are either early native american or Hispanic in style. A group of cacti can be seen growing beneath the sign and a large tree can be seen to the left of the photo.
[Erwin Center Construction]
Photograph of the steel beam framing for a circular structure. The shape of the building suggests it is the Erwin Center. The edge of the steel beam wall in the foreground can be seen curving around to the right in the background. The dirt in the center of the structure is dug out, and a crane can be seen to the right in the background.
[Bank Vault]
Photograph of the interior of a bank vault at the Austin National Bank. A man is pulling out a safety deposit box while a women beside him holds its contents.
[Hemphill's Book Store]
Photograph of a street-side bookstore named Hemphill's, with various books and advertisements displayed in the windows. To the right of the store, a parked vehicle can be partially seen and a partial sign of another store can be seen to the left. In the foreground and empty street can be seen, along with a partial car headlight in the bottom left corner. The building was located at 2501 Guadalupe Street.
[Clowns]
Photograph of a group of five clowns dressed up and posed on a stage. Three clowns can be seen sitting in the front row while the other two stand in the back. They appear to be sitting on suitcase props, with another suitcase seen posed in the front that is labeled with the name of their clown troop.
[Aztec Apartment Dining Furnishings]
Photograph of a dining area in the Aztec Apartments with mid-century modern furnishings. On the left is a window wall and door leading to a patio area. In the background a small table with two dining chairs can be seen with a metal ceiling lamp hanging above. A small bookshelf on the back wall, and a round moon chair can be seen below that. A sofa and table can be seen in the foreground. The apartments sits at 2511 Pearl Street.
[Taxidermy Museum]
Photograph of the interior of Buckhorn Museum featuring taxidermied animals. To the left is a display with a long-horn cow and an owl on a branch. In the background is an entrance way through which a wall with taxidermied animal heads can be seen. Above that entrance way are several taxidermied deer heads on display. In the left foreground, a sheep's head can be seen hanging over a chair made from animal hide and horns.
[Fountain]
Photograph of a fountain in the courtyard of a San Antonio Savings and Loan building. The perimeter is lined with various tropical plants and spotlights. Two more potted plants can be seen on pedestal-like structures in the water. In the background, an office can be seen behind a glass wall. On the left side of the office is a wall of shelves and an office desk Several chairs, a side table, and a sofa can be seen to the right.
[Model with Cart]
Photograph of a woman wearing an evening gown while gesturing towards a motorized cart being advertised by Powered Products of Texas. Her dress is a dark color, and she is wearing light colored gloves and dark high heels. The cart is three wheeled with now rood or doors. A bench seat for one or two riders can be seen in the cart along with a long metal handle in the front that appears to be for steering.
[Aztec Apartment Dining Area]
Photograph of mid-century modern apartment furnishings in the Aztec Apartment House, located at 2511 Pearl Street. To the left is a small dining table with two chairs and a metal ceiling lamp hanging above.A small bookshelf can be seen on the wall in the background and to the right of that, a fire place with two chairs sitting in front of it can be seen.
[Office Window]
Photograph of an interior office room at Savings and Loan with a long counter with six sets of cabinets and drawers. Two type writers, a counting machine, and a rotary of large file folders can be seen on top of the counter. A large machine stands in front of the counter to left foreground of the photo. Above the counter, a window can be seen with writing printed on the outside of the glass.
[Convict Hill Restaurant]
Photograph of the interior of Convict Hill restaurant. In the foreground, a waitress in a short dress can be seen holding menus and gesturing at a food cart filled with iced steak cuts, along with a wine bottle and glass of wine. Wooden tables set with silverware can be seen throughout the restaurant, and various western paintings can be seen hanging on the wall.
[Exterior View of the Fabricon Building]
Photograph of the exterior of the Fabricon building, taken from across the street. It is a long stone one-story building.
[Portrait of a Bride and Her Wedding Party]
Photograph of a bride and her wedding party standing for a portrait. The bride is in the middle in a light-colored dress, and the women around her are wearing matching dark-colored dresses. There are two girls next to her wearing light-colored dresses.
[Man Pouring Feed Into an Animal Feeder]
Photograph of a man pouring feed into an animal feeder being held by a young girl. The man is wearing overalls and a dark-colored shirt, and the girl is wearing a light-colored dress.
[Austin Symphony Musicians on Stage]
Photograph of the Austin Symphony posing with their instruments on stage.
[Exterior View of the Fabricon Building]
Photograph of the exterior of the Fabricon building, taken from across the street. It is a long stone one-story building.
[John Watt at his Desk]
Photograph of John R. Watt, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, at his desk. He is writing on a legal pad, and there are various items on the desk. Behind him are books lined on the windowsill.
[Model of a Municipal Airport Terminal]
Photograph of a detailed model of a municipal airport terminal building with a control tower, runways, and planes.
[Model of a Municipal Airport Terminal]
Photograph of a detailed architectural model of the Austin municipal airport terminal building with a control tower, runways, and planes.
[Bride and Groom Standing at Their Wedding Cake]
Photograph of a Wayne Riddell and his bride standing at their wedding cake on their wedding day. The groom is wearing a dark-colored suit, and the bride is wearing a light-colored dress.
[Man Holding Basket of Eggs with Chickens]
Photograph of an old man holding a large basket of eggs outside of a hen house. There are chickens inside the hen house, and some walking around the pen. The man is wearing a dark-colored shirt and light-colored pants.
[Bride Getting Ready on Her Wedding Day]
Photograph of a bride getting ready on her wedding day. She is wearing a light-colored dress, and there is a vanity in the background.
[Woman Signing a Wedding Guest Book]
Photograph of a woman signing in a guest book for the Kitchens-Ridell wedding. There is a line of people behind her waiting to sign in.
[Exterior of the Weed-Corley Funeral Home]
Photograph of the exterior of the Weed-Corley Funeral Home, located at 1609 Lavaca Street. There are trees in front of it, and a porte cochere on the right side of the building.
[Armistice Day Parade Float]
Photograph of five individuals standing and one individual sitting on a parade float. One of them is barbecuing, three are dressed as soldiers with a gun, one is dressed as a nurse, and one is dressed as if he was injured. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Aug. 12, 1983 Ralph A. Bickler files probably Armistice Day Parade Nov. 11, 1918 (Ralph is not on float. Mrs. R.A.B.".
[Ralph Bickler with an Award]
Photograph of Ralph A. Bickler and ________ Bucheister at the Travis County Audubon Society. Bucheister is holding a certificate and both are wearing suits.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
The eleventh in a series of eleven letters to Lucadia Pease from E.M. Pease—in them he discusses, among other things, yellow-fever and typhoid epidemics.
Indian Mound near Bertram
Photograph of a young man standing in a field of small, unidentified plants. A note on the back of the photograph says, "Indian Mound near Bertram -- June 11th, 1923."
Kempel Show heifer
Photograph of a contestant showing off his black heifer in front of a barn at the Kempel Show.
Anderson High School [Students In Class]
Photograph of a classroom of coed, African-American students at the old Anderson High School in Austin, Texas. On the left, a student and teacher study a map of the United States with the major rivers emphasized while the rest of the students, who are seated at their desks, look on.
[St. David's Hospital opening day]
Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Hospital on opening day. Cars pack the parking lot and line both sides of the street. People line up at the entrance out to the street.
[Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
[Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
Armistice parade down Congress from Capitol
People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way from the Capitol.
[Corner of South Congress and Riverside]
Looking northwest at the corner of South Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive. Gulf Service Station visible.
[Armistice Parade on Congress Avenue]
Looking south down Congress Avenue from 5th Street at military parade on street.
[Old City Hall]
Photograph of the Old City Hall building.
[Austin Skyline]
Photograph of the Austin skyline taken from the top of the Light Plant.
[Green Water Treatment Plant]
Photograph of the Green Water Treatment Plant in Austin, TX.
[President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt making a whistle-stop campaign appearance in Austin]
Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt standing behind a podium, on a platform, at the end of a train car as he addresses the large, night-time crowd assembled before him. His outstretched arms grasp the podium. Roosevelt is surrounded by a group of people including his wife, Eleanor, and possibly John Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack"), the vice-president. A neon sign above the train car reads, "PROSPERITY'S ROSE BLOOMS AGAIN WITH ROOSEVELT." The crowd is standing shoulder-to-shoulder.
[Library interior of Austin High School with students reading at tables, Austin, Texas]
Photograph of students reading at long wooden tables in the Austin High School library, located at 1202 Rio Grande. The students are seated in wooden chairs with vertical back slats. The circulation desk is visible at the back of the room, and there are two framed prints on the walls. There are four pendant schoolhouse lamps on the ceiling, and a ceiling fan over the circulation desk. The name Mameye Robison is written on the foreedge of a book stacked on a table near the front of the photograph.
[Canadian Street Library Branch]
Photograph of the Canadian Street Branch Library located at 2131 East Ceaser Chaves/1st st. (was Canadian Street).
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