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[Doctor's Office Building]
Photograph of a doctor's office building, taken from across a parking lot. The building is a single-story postwar design. At center, a metal fence in front of the main entrance has three signs with the names of the doctors on them: "S. O. [?], M.D.," "H. J. Williams, M.D.," and "S. F. Johnson, M.D." Behind the building is a power line and several trees, while a lone tree grows out of the middle of the parking lot on the right.
[Woman in Lobby]
Photograph of a lobby in an unidentified building with a young woman standing at a desk in the right background. On the left is a coffee table surrounded by chairs and a couch, set against large windows. Another table stands next to the couch with a lamp on top; a potted plant stands on the floor next to that. In the center background a counter can be seen with the word "Information" lettered on one corner.
[Modern School Building]
Photograph of two wings of an unidentified, multi-story school building, taken from across the street. They are in a plain, brick, postwar design. Both have large windows, many with drawn curtains. On the street are parked two 1950s-era cars. Tree branches emerge from the top-right foreground.
[Chapel Interior]
Photograph of a modern chapel. Several pews with hymnals stand in the foreground. In the left background against a brick wall is an altar, flanked by candle stands. Above the altar hangs a plain cross; to the altar's right is a lectern, as well as a stand in the wall for a missal or prayer book. The right side of the room has an abstract mixture of stained and clear glass windows in small, joined segments.
[Cars by Modern School Building]
Photograph of two wings of an unidentified, multi-story school building, taken from across the street. The building is in a plain, brick, postwar design. Arranged windows for a chapel are visible in the right wing's first floor. The wings are joined by a two-story section in the center background. On the street in the foreground are parked three 1950s-era cars. Tree branches emerge from the top-left side, and in the background on the far left more trees can be seen behind a playground.
[Aerial View of Construction and Five-Story Building]
Aerial photograph of an unidentified five story building, next to which is the foundation and walls for a large complex. The five-story building has several cars parked around it, and the property is filled with trees. On the left side is a road, with a crossing road in the upper-third of the picture; both are lined with houses and cars.
[Two-Story House on a Hill]
Photograph of a two-story house on the slope of a hill. The second floor is flush with the ground while the first floor is built into the side of the slope. The roof extends out from the front porch to form a carport, in which is parked a station wagon. The yard is bare with only dirt and patches of grass and shrubs. A set of trees and a telephone pole obscures the porch. The horizon on either side is lined with trees.
[Three-Story Brick Building]
Photograph of a three-story brick building, most likely a school. Some windows are opened. Two lamps stand on the left side; a paved sidewalk runs around the structure from a staircase on the far left. The surrounding ground is barren. Tree branches make up the top-right foreground, and another tree can be seen in the left background behind the building.
[Entrance to a House]
Photograph of the entrance to a modern, postwar house. A covered, elevated walkway with handrails leads from the camera to the door. A tree rises to its right, with part of the roof built around it. Nearby hills and foliage can be seen in the left background.
[Two-Story House on a Hill]
Photograph of a two-story house on a hill. The second story has a balcony along its length on one side. Trees stand on either side in the background; a telephone pole is visible in the left foreground.
[Window Display for Metal Handbags]
Photograph of a window display in a store, advertising a sale of metal handbags. Dozens of handbags are displayed on shelves with price cards. In the middle is a large poster reading "Here is a Green Star Special Filigree Metal Handbag. $1.98. Box Style. Gilt & Silver Finish." Across the top are three signs reading "Fall Harvest Lucky 7 Sale."
[Boys on Bikes in Front of Brick Building]
Photograph of four boys on bikes in front of a single-story, brick, postwar structure. In the foreground is a ditch, over which runs a concrete sidewalk with a bridge. The boys ride their bikes in the grass on the opposite side of the sidewalk. Telephone poles and houses can be seen in the background on the far left.
[Cardiologists' Office Building]
Photograph of cardiologists' office. On the left wall the names of doctors "George E Clarke, Jr. M.D." and "Donald E. Pohl(?), M.D." are listed, beneath which is a sign reading "Diagnosis and Cardiology." The building is a modern, postwar structure with brick and paneled walls. A paved sidewalk leads up from the left foreground to the door.
[Single-Story House on a Hill at Night]
Photograph of a postwar single-story house built on a hill, taken at night. The inside of the house is illuminated. Stone or brick landscaping surrounds the foundation. An elevated room with a balcony emerges from the left side of the house above the slope. The property is surrounded by trees.
[Diorama of a House or Office]
Photograph of a diorama of a house or office. The design is of a postwar, modern, single-story structure with three wings. The diorama includes two model cars and many model trees.
[Couches]
Photograph of two couches in a corner. Between them is a table with a lamp on it. On the left hangs four prints of photographs; on the right is a window with drawn curtain. The floor is wood with a square shag carpet in the middle. The entrance to an office is visible on the far left.
[Office of Dr. Oliver W. Slehs]
Photograph of the entrance to a doctor's office. The building is a single-story, postwar, modern design with a combination of brick and paneled walls. On the outside of the wall next to the door is a sign saying "Oliver W. Slehs, M.D." with some writing beneath it. The foundation is lined with bushes, and a house can be seen in the right-background.
[Empty Lobby]
Photograph of a lobby in an unidentified building. The room is divided by several short wood and metal screens with chairs set on either of each. In the left foreground is a round wooden table with a potted plant on top. On the right side is a brick wall, against which is a couch with a small table and lamp next to it. In the left background is a door, on either side of which are entrances to hallways. The left hallway has a short door or counter in front of it, on which is a sign reading "Dr. Sam W. Wilborn, Business." On the right side of the main door hangs a similar sign on the wall.
[Goodnight Motel Lobby]
Photograph of the Goodnight Motel lobby. In the center and left foreground is a table with an astray, magazine, and plant, surrounded by cushioned chairs. Other chairs are scattered around the room. In the right background is a TV set and a counter, to the right of which is a large, framed painting of dogs on a wood-paneled wall. Large windows in the center and left background reveal a parking lot and overhanging roof, as well as another building opposite.
[Goodnight Motel]
Photograph of Goodnight Motel. A two-story lobby stands at center with a sign on the right saying "Goodnight Lobby," behind which is parked a 1940s-era car. In the right background, the sign for "Hill's Cafe" is visible, beneath which are parked two more cars.
[Home Interior With Balcony]
Photograph of the interior view of a home with views of a slim balcony and a lake that can be seen through the a wall of windows to the right. In the foreground, a light colored couch in front of a dark coffee table can be seen. Two square, cushioned seats are placed along the right, windowed wall. In the background, a row of cabinets can be seen, in front of which is a ping pong table, another light colored sofa, and two chairs. Views of slim balcony and the lake can be seen through the windows.
[Sacred Heart School]
Photograph of the Sacred Heart Catholic School with a seen in the left foreground and another can be partially seen to the right. The school appears to be partially two story, with a second story peaking up above the roof line. An empty parking lot can be seen int he foreground.
[Church Alter]
Photograph of the interior of Redeemer Lutheran Church. In the foreground, many rows of church pews can be seen, with an aisle in the center leading up to the altar, which has three crosses resting on it. The roof has a high pitch, and a tall stained glass window can be seen in the center of the back wall. Several lantern style lights hang from the ceiling. The walls are made from a light colored stone or stone facade.
[T. N. Porter Junior High School]
Photograph of a reproduction rendering of T. N. Porter Junior High School. The reproduction is done in a photographic-like style and shows the front of the school from a south eastern perspective. The name of the school and the architects behind the design can be seen on the bottom left and bottom right of the photo, respectively.
[Living Room Set-Up]
Photograph of a living room set up with simple, wooden, furniture. On the left wall, a desk with a mirror hanging above it can be seen with three nesting tables stacked to the right of the desk. A couch and coffee table can be seen centered against the back, curtained wall, and another couch can be seen against the wall to the right. The couches are of unique design, featuring shelves built into them. A briefcase sits in the shelf of the right-side couch.
[Church in San Antonio]
Exterior photograph of Redeemer Lutheran Church. The building is single story with a large, pitched roof with stained glass windows. At the front of the church an entry way with two sets of double doors can be seen, and a large, tall cross stands between them, rising above the church. A side walk leads up to the building from the right, and the rest of the foreground is an empty dirt lot.
[Interior of St. Mary's Catholic School]
Photograph of a classroom in St. Mary's Catholic School with several rows of wooden desks. Cabinets can be seen on the wall to the right and five ceiling lights hang spaced throughout the room. A world globe can be seen on top of the cabinets and a doorway into a hallway can be seen to the left. In the background, a wall of windows can be seen with views of another room. In the second room, a pale statue below a skylight can be seen in the center.
[Catholic School Interior]
Photograph of the interior of St. Mary's School Convent and Rectory, located at 1261, Highway 71, Nada, Tx. A pale statue can be seen standing at the center of a circular room. Plants grow at the base of the statue and the perimeter wall of the room is made of windows that show a view of secondary room. The second room follows the curvature of the inner room and is full of student desks.
[Texas Supreme Court Building and Capitol]
Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the Texas Supreme Court Building, drawn from a northern perspective. The state capitol building can be seen in the background behind the court building. The text seen at the bottom of the drawing shows the three architect firms that contributed to the building design.
[San Antonio Church Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the Redeemer Lutheran Church with many rows of church pews seen with a center aisle in the foreground. The roof has a high pitch and a large stained glass window can be seen in the center of the back wall. Three lantern style ceiling lamps hang from the ceiling.
[Texas Supreme Court Building]
Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the Texas Supreme Court Building, drawn from an eastern side perspective. The text on the bottom right corner of the photo shows the three architect firms that contributed to the design.
[Church Gymnasium]
Photograph of the St. Cyril and Methodius Parish Gym. The gym can be seen in the center of the photograph and has a wing branching off to the right. A cross can be seen hung above the word, "Gymnasium", on the eastern wall to the upper right of an entrance. The foreground is an empty lot, and some small trees and buildings can be seen on either side of the gym in the background.
[Home Interior With Stone Work]
Photograph of the interior view of a home with stonework features, in which two chairs and a fireplace with a large ventilation hood can be seen in the left foreground. To the right, two more chairs and some cushions on the floor can be seen, and a small atrium with several plants can be seen in the background. To the left of the atrium are two parallel stone walls, where two cushioned stools can be seen against the foremost one, and a plastic chair against the other.
[Home Exterior With Skylight]
Photograph of a mid-century modern home with many trees, shrubs, and other foliage in a raised planter bed that can be seen in the foreground. A set of steps can be partially seen through the foliage that run up to an entrance to the home. Curtained windows can be seen to the left of the entrance, and a large porch roof with a skylight can be seen.
[Mid-Century Home Interior]
Photograph of a sitting area in a mid-century modern home. A window wall can be seen in the background and a large, floor-to-ceiling, brick fire place can be seen to the right. On either side of the fireplace is an open space giving passage to another part of the room. Three light colored sofas can be seen on a light rug in the center of the photo. A low coffee table sits in the middle with various decorative bowls on its surface. A table with a lamp and two bowls can be seen to the far left.
[Department Store Lunch Counter]
Photograph of the lunch counter inside of a department store. Visible behind the counter are various machines for soda and ice cream, as well as signs and advertisements. The store is located at 804 Congress Avenue.
[Gregg House Common Area]
Photograph of a few people reading in a common area at the Gregg House of All Saints Episcopal Church located at 2685 University Avenue, in Austin, Texas. A small yard is visible through the windows.
[Interior of Clifton Hall]
Photograph of the interior of Clifton Hall at Texas Lutheran College, located at 1000 West Court Street in Seguin, Texas. A common area with various pieces of furniture and a large fireplace is visible.
[Interior View of St. Mary's School and Convent]
Photograph of the interior of St. Mary's School and Convent, located at 1261 Old Nada Road, Nada, TX. There is a statue of Mary visible in the center of a round room.
[Exterior View of St. Mary's School and Convent]
Photograph of the exterior of St. Mary's School and Convent, located at 1261 Old Nada Road, Nada, TX. The church is visible in the background.
[Gregg House Nursery]
Photograph of a group of small children in the nursery at the Gregg House of All Saints Episcopal Church located at 2685 University Avenue, in Austin, Texas.
[Gregg House Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of the Gregg House of All Saints Episcopal Church located at 2685 University Avenue, in Austin, Texas.
[Highland Park Baptist Church Interior]
Photograph of the interior of Highland Park Baptist Church, located at 5206 Balcones Drive in Austin, Texas. There are modern style stained glass windows surrounding the sanctuary.
[Carr's Motor Sales Showroom]
Photograph of a 1957 Mercury Monterey on the showroom floor of Carr's Motor Sales. A group of men are lined up for a picture behind the car, and other cars are visible in the background. Carr's Motor Sales was located at 501 West 6th Street.
[Exterior of Clifton Hall]
Photograph of the exterior of Clifton Hall at Texas Lutheran College, located at 1000 West Court Street in Seguin, Texas.
[Interior of Dr. Burns Residence]
Photograph of the interior of Dr. Burns' residence. Visible room is decorated with modern décor including a free-standing circular staircase, sculptures, furniture, and paintings.
[Interior of a Department Store]
Photograph of the interior of a department store. Visible in the aisles are candy, bolts of fabric and other sewing needs, hosiery, cosmetics, and other various items. The store is located at 804 Congress Avenue.
[Exterior View of Highland Park Baptist Church]
Photograph of the Highland Park Baptist Church, located at 5206 Balcones Drive in Austin, Texas.
[Exterior View of Adams Extract Building]
Photograph of the exterior of the Adams Extract building, located at 11600 San Antonio Highway (now IH-35).
[Gregg House Reading Room]
Photograph of two women in a reading room at the Gregg House of All Saints Episcopal Church located at 2685 University Avenue, in Austin, Texas. Bookcases lining the walls are filled with books.
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