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[Large House Exterior]

Description: Photograph of an old colonial house once located on 1502 Brazos Street. The building's wide covered porch has Doric capitals that can be seen on its columns, and a tall set of stone steps can be seen leading up to the porch. Several dark windows can be seen on the face of the building along with an entrance at the center. Dark panels can be seen beneath the porch that may be windows to a basement or a split level. Shrubs and trees can be seen around the steps and in the foreground.
Date: November 10, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Steak 'N' Stein Diner]

Description: Photograph of a small diner called Steak 'N' Stein with an old neon sign that can be seen on a tall stand to the right. Vehicles can be seen parked front between the building and the street in the foreground, including a Dodge truck and a Volkswagen. A small sign can be seen to the right advertising breakfast and lunch specials. The restaurant, now demolished, was located on 1701 San Jacinto Boulevard.
Date: April 10, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Department Store Display]

Description: 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.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Department Store Interior]

Description: 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.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Terminix Pest Control]

Description: Photograph of the Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and Lamar, taken from across the street. A formally dressed man and woman can be seen in front of the building at the top of a set of steps. To the left is a parking lot with several company vehicles, including one designed to look like a bug seen next to the building. Several men in jumpsuit uniforms can be seen, each standing next to a vehicle. A tall sign for the business can be seen at the edge of the lot. Two vehicles can b… more
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Bill Youngblood in Front of Terminix Sign]

Description: Photograph of the roadside sign of Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and North Lamar. An insect statue can be seen on top of the sign, and a car with insect wings and an insect-like design can be seen next to a building in the background. In the foreground, Bill Youngblood, the owner of Terminix, can be seen in front of the sign, wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. He is smiling and standing with his hands behind his back.
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.277236 -97.751584

[Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams Square Dancing]

Description: Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams square dancing next to a brick wall. Mr. Adams is wearing a western shirt and dark-colored pants, and Mrs. Adams is wearing a light-colored dress. The wall has a poster advertising for the Texas Square Dancing Festival.
Date: April 10, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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