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- [Richard Petri Self-Portrait]
- Photographic reproduction of a watercolor self portrait by Richard Petri, who is only visible from the chest up and wearing a suit.
- [Drawing of the Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of an illustration of the Governor's Mansion in 1856.
- [Baptist Church and Capitol Building]
- Photograph of the first church building used by the Baptist Church (left) and the 1853 Capitol building (right).
- Looking southwest from Governor's Mansion
- Looking northwest toward the Quality Shoppe at 1104 Colorado.
- Barton Creek Bridge
- Photograph of three women and a baby in front of the bridge.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion. "The Governor's Mansion after Texas became a state in 1846, and stands today, although much altered and improved. It is still the Governor's Mansion. It was and is located one black SW of the Capitol." is written on back of photograph.
- [Governor's Mansion & Baptist Church]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion and Baptist Church. "Pease Stero Picture 5"
- Grist Mill on Barton Springs
- Photograph of men on the banks of the springs. Horse-drawn carriage up on hill next to the mill.
- Pontoon bridge across the Colorado
- Men on horses crossing the Colorado River on a pontoon bridge.
- [Portrait of Helene and Alice Lungkwitz]
- Photograph of Helene and Alice Lungkwitz as young girls, who are standing and wearing matching dresses.
- [Custer at Texas School for the Blind]
- Photograph of General George A. Custer, Elizabeth Custer, and unidentified others on the steps of the School for the Blind building. Custer spent a few months in Austin after the Civil War.
- [Man on Horse on East Sixth Street]
- Photograph of 200 East Sixth Street circa 1866. The man on horse is William Oliphant who owned a jewelry store on Pecan Street in 1852. The child with him is Will Carter. The Missouri House, Michael Ziller residence, is in the background.
- [Scholz Garden]
- Photograph of the exterior of Scholz Garden (Scholz Garten/Scholz Beer Garden) with an unidentified man standing in front of the door.
- Pecan Street Looking East from Oliphant's Photo Gallery
- Photograph of East Pecan Street (now 6th street) with William Oliphant (who had a jewelry store on Pecan Street in 1852) on a horse. The child next to the horse is Will Carter. A building in the background is visible and has "Missouri House" painted on the side. It was the residence of Michael Ziller. A sign also hangs from the second floor balcony of the house reading "Austin Hotel." Also visible in the background is England & Hannig Cabinet Makers.
- [Tightrope walker John Devier on Congress Avenue]
- Photograph of a crowd gathered to watch a tight rope walker. Caption reads, "Scene on Congress Avenue in 1867, showing exhibition by a tight-rope walker (Devier) across the Avenue from the historic old Avenue Hotel at Eighth and Congress, on East side. The carriage at the left, entering the Avenue, is that of Gov. E. M. Pease (Gov. from 1853-57 and 1867-69)."
- [St. David's Episcopal Church]
- Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Episcopal church. There are many people standing outside of the church.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion from around 1869. Taken from a stereoscope view.
- [View of Austin, TX]
- Photograph of a view of Austin, TX taken from the top of a government building.
- Barton Creek Bridge
- Photograph of Barton Creek Bridge looking east.
- [Carriages at Barton Creek]
- Photograph of two horse drawn carriages with several men and women. Barton Creek Bridge is in background.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion from around 1870.
- [Portrait of Jacob Bickler]
- Photograph of Jacob Bickler as a young man, who is only visible from the chest up and is wearing a suit.
- [View of Austin, 1871]
- Photograph of Austin in 1871.
- [Train on Waller Creek Bridge]
- Photograph of the front view of a steam train paused on the Waller Creek bridge in Austin. Buildings can be seen on both the right and left hand side of the bridge. There are passengers visible on the platform to the left of the train. On the back of the photograph there is a note that reads "With a little steam left this forerunner of a soon-to-be speeding civilization has stopped on the little Waller Creek bridge in Austin to let the passengers from Houston and other points out a the Depot House, Christmas day, 1871." Also on the back there is a note that reads "504 E 5th(?) Houston & Texas Central."
- Austin Star String Band
- Photographic collage of the Austin All Star String band with six images of band members. Starting from the top, the first violinist is Charles Sterzing, the cornetist is A. D. Preuss, the violist is Charles W. Ohrndorf, the cellist is Henry Bastian, the clarinetist is Charles Thiele, and the second violinist is Oscar Neumann. Text on the image also notes that the band was formed June 1, 1871 and H. A. Klotz was the teacher.
- Cypress Grove at Dead Man's Hole
- Stereographic photographs of a forest of trees along the Pedernales River.
- Dead Man's Hole
- Stereographic photographs of trees on a bank of the Pedernales river.
- A Giant Cypress
- Stereographic photographs of a large cypress tree. There are other trees in the background
- The Giants Pulpit, near Mable Falls
- Stereographic photographs of large rocks with trees in the background.
- [A Group of Hunters Wait in Camp]
- Stereographic photographs of a camp of buffalo hunters in Jones County. There is a tent held up by a log, with a covered wagon in the background.
- [J. G. Lieb]
- Photograph of J. G. Lieb, who is sitting and only his torso and up is visible.
- [A Landscape With Trees]
- Stereographic photographs of a hill with a lot of trees. Two men are standing on the hill among the plants.
- [Portrait of a Boy]
- Photograph of a boy, who is sitting in an armchair, wearing a suit, and only visible from the knees up.
- [Portrait of a Boy]
- Photograph of a young boy, who is wearing a suit and only visible from the chest up.
- [Portrait of a Man]
- Photograph of a man, who is wearing a suit and only visible from the chest up.
- [Portrait of a Man]
- Photograph of a man, who is wearing a suit and only visible from the chest up.
- [Portrait of a Man]
- Photograph of a man, who is standing and wearing a suit. He is leaning on a table.
- [Portrait of a Woman]
- Photograph of a woman, who is sitting, wearing a dress, and only visible from the chest up.
- [Portrait of C. P. E. Kellner]
- Photograph of a man, who is standing, wearing a suit, and leaning on a table. Bow-tie is hand-tinted blue and cheeks are rosy. Inscribed on the back to Max Lungkwitz.
- [Portrait of Hermann Lungkwitz]
- Photograph of Hermann Lungkiwtz, who is only visible from the chest up and is wearing a suit.
- A Topographical Map of the City of Austin
- Photograph of a topographical map of the City of Austin published by P. De Cordova, Texas Land Agency. Original map drawn in May of 1872.
- [A View of the Comal River]
- Stereographic photographs of the Comal river with a forest on one bank.
- [A View of the Comal River]
- Stereographic photographs of the Comal River. Trees are along the far bank.
- July 4th parade
- The Hibernian Association made up of male musicians and a group of women in the same white dress parade up Congress Avenue towards the ice cream garden of Messrs. Rosenfield and Co. Other citizens watch from the sides while traffic of horses and buggies wait in the background.
- [Portrait of a Man]
- Photograph of a man, who is sitting and wearing a suit.
- [Texas State Capitol and Street Railroad]
- Photograph of the Texas State Capitol with a view of the street railroad on Congress Avenue.
- Alexander Jackson Hamilton Funeral
- View of Capitol looking north. People crowded on the steps and to the east of the building.
- [Andrew Jackson Hamilton Funeral at Capitol]
- Photograph of funeral of former Texas governor Andrew Jackson Hamilton at the State Capitol building. Original albumen print filed with Gethsemane Collection, AR.M.013. Same as C00253
- Congress Avenue
- Photograph of Congress Avenue, looking north from between 5th and 6th streets. 1853 Capitol building in view.
- [Congress Avenue at 7th Street]
- Looking south down the east side of Congress Avenue and 7th Street.