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[Gun Cabinet]
Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
[Business Trade Show Crowd]
Photograph of attendees to a business exposition observing multiple booths that are lined up in front of a curtain. The attendees are walking around in front of the booths observing various products. Multiple signs and electronic products can be seen on display. Some of the attendees can be seen carrying food, such as cotton candy, and carrying sample bags from other booths.
[Credit Union]
Photograph of the interior of a Credit Union building in an unknown location in Austin. A desk and chair with telephone and typewriter can be seen in the right foreground, and a cubicle desk area can be seen to the left. A decorative brick wall divides the room areas and a seating area can be seen near a window in the background.
[Austin Municipal Airport Courtyard]
Photograph taken in the courtyard of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The air traffic control tower can be seen prominently in the distance, rising over the building, and the roof-line overhanging the courtyard has a unique geometric design. Glass windows can be seen around the perimeter of the mostly empty grassy lot. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
[State Archive Receptionist]
Photograph of a Texas State Archives receptionist sitting at a desk. She has painted nails and can be seen sitting with her hands together, wearing a floral printed blouse or dress. A phone and stapler can be seen to the left and a decorative wall can be seen behind her.
[Model with Engine]
Photograph of a woman posing next to an engine on a table for Powered Products of Texas. She can be seen winking and making the "OK" sign with her hand. She is wearing a high waisted bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on the fabric and a pair of dark high heels.
[Furniture Set]
Photograph of a western themed furniture set on display that features a couch with a horse head printed on its back, two end tables with lamps made of painted hide and stirrups, a chair with a saddle printed on it, and a wooden coffee table. Most of the furniture is made from a half wagon wheel structure, and a western painting can be seen hanging on display on the left wall.
[Sculptor with Statue]
Photograph of sculptor Charles Umlauf kneeling out-of-doors next to a statue of a woman holding Christ on her lap. Umlauf is wearing a light-colored shirt and slacks and is turned toward the statue, which is on a cinder block. Bushes can be seen in the background.
[Hillside Home Close Up]
Photograph of a home built on a hillside with the aid of stilt-like structures, with the hill sloping down to the right. The structure is mostly wooden, with an Asian influence in its architectural accents. In the foreground, a sloping yard can be seen, a small stone wall with plants growing in and around it, and a small tree in partial view to the right.
[Bread Oven]
Photograph of a Butterkrust bakery (Austin Baking Company) bread oven. A very large machine stretches towards the back of the room that is intended for baking multiple loaves of bread. A worker can be seen in the background walking towards the end of the machine. In the foreground, unbaked bread loaves can be seen on a conveyor belt heading toward the front of the oven.
[Exterior View of Postmodern Building]
Photograph of a building with decorative brick walls. The building is four stories tall with postmodern architecture elements, and can be seen sitting on the corner of Guadalupe Street, around 20th St. A woman can be seen walking on the sidewalk to the right and several cars can be seen parked on the sides of both streets.
[The Barn Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of a rustic, country themed restaurant called, The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. The building is designed to look like an old barn building, and a porch, windows, and entrance can be seen on what would be considered the side of said barn. A tree can be seen near-center in the foreground, and two vehicles can be seen parked to the right.
[City National Bank]
Photograph of the since demolished City National Bank, located on 819 Congress Avenue. The bank features a large, brick archway for the entrance where three people can be seen standing, and an architectural sculpture of a bell and a small man on a platform can be seen on the foremost corner of the building. Large banners displaying the bank name can be seen hung on the wall to the right. A man can be seen crossing the street to the left, and various businesses can be seen in the background.
[Kitchen]
Photograph of a kitchen with an attached desk area in the left foreground. A bar with a sink can be seen coming off the kitchen counter to the left into the center of the room. Jars of spices can be seen lined along the window above the left kitchen counter and both a kettle and glass coffee maker can be seen on the counter's stove top. An oven can be seen built into the cabinets on the wall to the right.
[Stage Coach Inn Couple by Window]
Photograph of a model couple posing by a large window with a view of a pool outside at the Stage Coach Inn. A tall, stone fire place can be seen to the left along with a large, potted plant. A group of dainty dining tables and chairs can be seen to the right, and a striped couch and matching chair can be seen in the foreground to the left. Oval pendant lights can be seen hanging from the ceiling above.
[Austin Municipal Airport at Night]
Photograph of an airplane on the tarmac of the Austin Municipal Airport at night. The airport and air traffic control tower can be seen lit up in the back ground. To the right, a gated pathway with an awning can be seen leading from the plane area back to the airport. The plane to the left has two propeller engines, and a car can be seen parked under the plane's left wing. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
[Students in Dorm]
Photograph of four dorm students relaxing together in Goodall Wooten Dorm. One student can be seen with a book on a couch to the right, and another can be seen in a chair to the left with a cigarette in his mouth. In the right corner, two more students can be seen, one playing a guitar in a chair while the other stands behind him. An open door to a tiled bathroom can be seen in the background to the right, along with a closed door through a short hallway to the left.
[Bank Office Design]
Photograph of the interior of the Mutual Savings bank with a diamond motif in the ceiling, floor, wallpaper, drapery, and upholstery. In the foreground, a tall set of drapes can be seen to the right in a room with high ceilings. Beyond the drapes is a room with a lower ceiling, where a seating area with couches and potted pants can be seen to the left, and an office area with desks and chairs can be seen to the right.
[All Faiths Chapel Entrance]
Photograph of the interior of the All Faiths Chapel where a large, stained glass, window feature can be seen. The photo is taken from behind one of the wooden church pews near the chapel's entrance. A wall that consists of wooden, geometric shapes can be seen below the large window. The entrance that can be seen at the center of the wall is a unique half hexagonal shape. Two geometric pendant lights can be seen hanging from the ceiling above.
[University Building Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of the engineering building at University of Texas. The building is brick and six stories tall. A large awning structure can be seen standing in front of the entrance but separate from the building. A side walk can be seen in the foreground leading up the the building's wide steps.
[Carling Beer Ad]
Photograph of a woman named Mrs. Sheri Burton whom can be seen from the waist up wearing a light colored outfit. She is smiling and holding a cigarette in her right hand and a can of Carling Black Label Beer in her left. A typewriter can be seen to the right.
[Austin Municipal Airport]
Photograph of the exterior of an Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The photo is taken from across a street, where several vehicles can be seen parked in front of the building. Windows can be seen along the length of the building, and near an entrance in the mid ground, two people can be seen walking. The air traffic control tower can be seen rising above the terminal in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
[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.
[Couple Posing in Stagecoach]
Photograph of a couple riding in a stagecoach and posing for the camera in a graveled area. The coach is drawn by two horses who are at a standstill for the photo. The driver is dressed in western clothes, with dark pants, a plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat. The couple are each looking out a window of the coach and looking at each other. Trees can be seen throughout the background.
[Department Store Display]
Photograph of a display full of perfume fragrances in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. A tall gazebo model structure can be seen at the top of the display, and racks of clothing for sale along with store mannequins can be seen in the background.
[UT Fountain Pool]
Photograph of a shallow fountain pool at University of Texas's engineering science building. A covered walkway can be seen to the left, stretching the length of the pool. A building to the right can be seen with fountains streaming water from the roof into the water below. A tall brick building can be seen in in background at the end of the pool.
[Narcotic Research Trade Booth]
Photograph of a group of onlookers, both adults and children, observing a booth at a business and trade exposition that warns about the dangers of marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. At the booth, a man in a dark suit can be seen talking to the group from behind a table. A large tri-fold display can be seen behind him. To the right in the background, two other booths with more onlookers can be seen.
[Trade Show Photography Booth]
Photograph of a booth by Mears Photography at a business and trade expo. In the foreground, two men in suits can be seen while one man hands the other a trophy. A table can be seen in the right foreground with a cluttered pile of photos and pamphlets. Two chairs can be see to the left, and in the back against a curtain wall is a partition displaying several photographs under multiple lights. A stage can be partially seen in the background to the right, just behind the partition and curtain wall.
[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.
[Department Store Interior]
Photograph of several aisles of store displays in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. In the foreground, a display of stacked chairs and tables can be seen, along with a scooter or bicycle. Each aisle in the background is packed with store goods, and each has a Santa shaped sign posted on it.
[Woman Modeling Tape Player]
Photograph of a woman wearing headphones plugged into a Wireless Lab reel-to-reel tape player. She can be seen seated at a table reading a piece of paper. She is wearing a patterned jacket with dark buttons and piping. A light colored brick wall can be seen behind her.
[Postmodern Architectural Model]
Photograph of an architectural model for an unidentified building. The model features a multi-arched, geometric roof and geometric, diamond shaped dock. A model sailboat can be seen near the small dock, implying the building could be a marina. A spire with multiple diamond shapes can be seen behind the model to the left.
[Apartment Living Area]
Photograph of an apartment interior with a seating and dining area. To the right, two chairs and a dresser with records on top can be seen. To the left, a couch can be seen against the wall with a single painting hanging above it and a coffee table placed before it in the center of the room on top of a striped rug. In the background, a dining table can be seen with three chairs around it and a patterned wall behind it.
[Don Yarborough Speech]
Photograph of gubernatorial candidate, Don Yarborough, about to give a speech while standing on a small plane. He can be seen on the plane's wing, smiling with his both hands raised. He is wearing a dark suit and striped tie. A man in dark glasses can be seen in the left background beyond the plane, and the back of a supporter's head can be seen watching Don in the mid-ground. In the right foreground, an American flag can be seen.
[Conference Room]
Photograph of a conference room within the architecture office of Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse, and Greeven, located at 2816 Hemphill Park. A marble table with eight dark chairs around it can be seen in the foreground. A light fixture hangs above the table and a standing lamps can be seen in the back left corner next to a spare wooden chair. Through the background wall's glass sliding doors, a statue of a person laying back can be seen outdoors on the patio.
[Sorority House Courtyard]
Photograph of the courtyard of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority building located at 2622 Wichita Street. Two women can be seen in the foreground under the shade of the building's patio. They are sitting to the right at a garden table with several open books. In the distance, two more women can be see walking together across the courtyard, and in the background to the left, another patio with chairs can be seen.
[Postmodern Architect Office]
Photograph of a postmodern Lundgren and Maurer architectural firm building once located on 3108 North Lamar Boulevard. The building is two stories, with a third, sub-ground story that is partially visible to the left. An uphill road can be seen to the right, and the building features a multi-arched, scalloped roof top.
[Audiometer]
Photograph of a man inspecting an audiometer inside of a traveling hearing lab van. The man is wearing a light toned, checked suit, and a small sign on the wall can be seen displaying who built the interior frame of the van.
[14th Annual Calvacade of Commerce]
Photograph of the convention floor taken from above at a business and trade exposition. Several booths can be seen in both the center of the room and around the perimeter, and dozens of people can be seen wandering the floor to observe the various displays. A stage can be seen in the background with another booth positioned at its center. Above it hangs a sign with the convention's name.
[Austin Municipal Airport Tarmac]
Photograph of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal taken from the tarmac. In the foreground, a plane can be seen to the right with two men working near it, and to the left, several long awnings can be seen leading back to the airport with light poles placed over them. The air traffic control tower can be seen in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
[All Faiths Chapel Interior]
Photograph of the interior of a steep, A-framed building called the All Faiths Chapel. The photo is taken from the front of the church, looking back towards the entrance. Several long, wooden pews can be seen on either side of the chapel aisle, and a massive stained glass, window feature can be seen on the back wall. The roof design includes skylight windows where the to side of the roof are meant to join, which can partially be seen at the top of the photo. The entrance that can be seen in the back ground has an unusual, half hexagonal design.
[Club Caravan Dining]
Photograph of the interior of Club Caravan, a club with Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. A server in harem pants can be seen waiting on four patrons sitting at a table booth with a circular, tent-like, decorative piece hanging above for decoration. The patrons at the table are three men in suits and a woman in light colored blouse.
[Sorority House Exterior]
Photograph of an exterior view of the Gamma Phi Beta building with intricate metal work, located at 2622 Wichita Street. The photo is taken from a corner of the building's courtyard where several pathways can be seen. Shrubs and other plants line the perimeter, and two garden chairs and a bench can be seen in the left background. A passageway can be seen at the back of the courtyard through stone pillars holding up the roof of two balconies..
[Children's Train]
Photograph of a mini train for children at theater located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. On the the engine where the conductor sits, an illustration of a Native American with a headdress can be seen painted on the side. Four children of varying ages can be seen riding in the cars of the train, which have animal cutouts placed on them for decoration. A train tunnel with a field beyond it can be seen in the back ground, and crossing signal light can be seen to the right.
[Club Caravan]
Photograph of the interior of Club Caravan, a club with Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Light colored tables and chairs can be seen throughout the room along with dark colored booth seats. Several low, decorative gates separate parts of the room and the ceiling features star-shaped light fixtures. A dance floor can be seen in the background along with a stage to the left with a piano and mic stand.
[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.
[Musicians Sculpture]
Photograph of bronze statue resting on a smooth surface. The statue is an abstract representation of musicians and a conductor. Five of the musicians are sitting, one is standing, and the conductor can be seen standing on a pedestal.
[Ragsdale Terminal Exterior]
Photograph of the Ragsdale Terminal with an exterior facade that is dark with matching dark columns that can be seen on the left wall, along with a glass door entrance. The roof is a very light color and has a multi-arched scalloped shape to it that extends far past the edge of the building. The terminal sign can be seen to the right in a garden area with boulders and palm trees.
[Car Wash]
Photograph of a self-use car wash station called the Motor Valet. A man can be seen washing his car under the station awning while several others cars are in line for their turn. The small building has several flags sticking out from the roof, and a sign advertising the car wash price can be seen to the left. Two storage sheds can be seen in the left background.
[Sorority House Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the Gamma Phi Beta building located at 2622 Wichita Street. In the foreground, a staircase can be seen with intricate metal work on the railings. In the mid-ground is a sparse seating area, and in the background is a room with a lower ceiling, where long dining tables and multiple chairs can be seen. Much of the molding and decorative architecture around the rooms is done in a Greek revival style.
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