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1958 Power Plant Installation
Photograph of the front of the City of Austin Power Plant building. A City of Austin vehicle is parked in front of the building.
Austin Aerials - TEC Building
Aerial shot of cranes and scaffolding at TEC construction site. 15th Street running left to right in center of photograph. Brazos St on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The back of the Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). The University campus on the top right.
Austin Aerials - TEC Building
Aerial shot of finished TEC Building. Brazos St on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). The University Tower in the background.
Austin Aerials - TEC Building
Aerial shot of steel frame structure of TEC building. Brazos St is on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). In the center of photograph note steeple of Gethsemane Lutheran Church (15th and Congress; above the TEC building), to the left St. Austin's Catholic Church steeple (20th and Guadalupe) and the Goodall Wooten Dormitory to the right. The University campus on the top right.
[Award at Rosewood Beauty Review]
Photograph of a model receiving a trophy at Rosewood Park during the Rosewood Beauty Review event in the Summer of 1958.
Camp Mabry
Photograph of a building at Camp Mabry with cars and trucks parked outside.
[Children at "Little Red School House" Bus Stop]
Photograph of two boys and three girls waiting at a bus stop. The bus stop has a wooden shelter designed like an antique school house, with white letters painted on the right side: "Drive With Care... buy SINCLAIR. Wesley Pearson, Good Year Tires. School Bus Stop, 'Little Red Bus Stop.'" The road is gravel, set next to a river lined with various trees.
[Construction of Pearce Jr. High School]
Pearce Jr. High School under construction. Most of the building is already complete. A man is standing next to large pipes to the left of the photo.
[Dining room interior of the Villa Capri Motor Hotel]
Photograph of Villa Capri Motel restaurant dining room, located at 2300 North Interregional Highway (East Avenue, now I-35), with a burnished steel sunken charcoal broiling pit, for cooking steaks, in the center. There are overhead chandeliers made of bundles of radiating brass rods that simulate sunbursts, or perhaps exploding atoms. On the far wall is a modern wall design made with colored panels. The vaulted ceiling has exposed beams. Four-top dining tables with white table cloths are set with plates and utensils. The metal welding work at the Villa Capri Motor Hotel Restaurant was done by Milton Messer, who operated the Modern Supply Company machinists and welders from 1942 to 1982.
[Dining Room with Glass Doors]
Photograph of a large dining room. Round tables with several chairs each are spaced evenly on the floor. Large windows and two doors lead outside on the left; in the wall to the right of that are open doors leading into a living or recreation room.
[Diorama of a Building and Parking Lot]
Photograph of diorama featuring a one-story building and parking lot with a man, two cars, a Texas flag, foliage, and a chain fence. The building has "LCRA" written on it.
[Family at River]
Photograph of a man, woman, two boys, and a girl sitting next to a river. The river cascades overs small rocks in a valley lined with tall trees.
[Girl's and Women's Clothing Store]
Photograph of a women's clothing store. On the left are racks of skirts, pants, sweaters, and coats for children and adults. On the right are a line of counters with shelves and cases behind them stocked with boxes and items of clothing. Four display dummies stands around the store, and an assortment of handbags, shoes, and other products sit on top of racks and counters.
[Governor's Mansion]
Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the front lawn.
Governor's Mansion Sam Houston Room
Photograph of the interior of the Governor's Mansion showing the Sam Houston Room, with the fireplace, portrait of Houston, an armchair, and a war drum serving as a side table. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant during this time in 1958 was Democratic Governor Price Daniel. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.
[Graham General Hospital]
Photograph of the entrance to Graham General Hospital in Graham, Texas. The building was constructed in 1956 in a modernist, brick style.
[Large Pool without Swimmers]
Photograph of a large pool with an elevated, postwar building. Wicker chairs and tables are set up around the pool. On the left side are a pair of diving boards. Dense trees line the property in the background.
[Lester Palmer Municipal Auditorium exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of the Austin Municipal Auditorium during construction. The auditorium was designed by the Austin firm Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse, & Greeven. The dome's color scheme was created by modern artist Seymour Fogel, who was an instructor at the University of Texas Department of Art and Art History at the time.
[Lobby with leather Couches]
Photograph of a lobby. Eight brown couches are arranged around the room, with low tables for magazines and ashtrays. Four lamps and two potted plants line the brick wall in the background.
[Lounge Room]
Photograph of a large lounge room. In the foreground is a card table with chairs, next to which is a group of couches and cushioned chairs around a coffee table. A similar setup of couches stands in the background near a stone fireplace. On the left side is an open door and a wood-paneled wall, on which hangs a stylized clock. Some chairs and tables with lamps sit against it. The rest of the left wall consists of tall curtained windows and glass doors. In the far right background is a piano.
Miller's Garage Old Shine Parlor
Photograph of three men at the counter of Miller's Garage Old Shine Parlor. The glass case displays current products, and the three men wearing suits perform a transaction. Behind the counter a window (or mirror) reflects the street outside with a taxi driving by.
[Model of Airport Terminal]
Photograph of a model of an airport terminal.
[Models Posing on a Roof]
Photograph of a group of models on a roof at Rosewood Park during the Beauty Review event in 1958.
[New Braunfels Hospital]
Photograph of an entrance to New Braunfels Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas. A covered walkway leads into the hospital with a brick wall at its front, on which is the hospital's name. Behind and above the brick wall is a flying American flag. An empty grass field and some nearby buildings are visible in the left background.
[Palmer Municipal Auditorium, interior view during construction]
Photograph of lobby interior, ramps and exterior glass curtain wall of the Palmer Municipal Auditorium just prior to completion in 1958. Also visible are the decorative terrazzo floor, aluminum pendant light fixtures, and drinking fountains on the far wall. The Auditorium was designed by Page, Southerland and Page, with Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven consulting architects.
[Performance at Rosewood Beauty Pageant]
Photograph of the view at a Rosewood Beauty Pageant in 1958. A group of children are seen on the ground watching the performance on stage and another audience is seen by the stage.
[Play Performance]
Photograph of a performance involving a girl in a dress, a woman dressed as a nurse, and a man dressed as a baby in a large stroller. On either side people of all ages sit smiling in folding chairs. Cast and more audience members stand on the other side of two open doors in the background. A baby doll lies on the floor in the foreground.
[Record and Radio Store]
Photograph of a store selling records, record players, radios, and an assortment of other products. Three unattended cash registers are visible in the center-right. The shelves in the foreground have records, turntables, and radio sets on display; the shelves in the background have bottles and boxes of unidentified products on them.
[Rosewood Beauty Review]
Photograph of a couple of people seated on stage during the Rosewoood Beauty Review in the Summer of 1958. A lady is standing by the stage with a trophy in hand and a child is seated beside her.
[Rosewood Beauty Review #2]
Photograph of the scenery at a Rosewood Beauty review event in the Summer of 1958.
[Rosewood Beauty Review #3]
Photograph of the scenery at a Rosewood Beauty Review event in the summer of 1958. A group of people are seated by the pool as the observe the event.
[Staircase by Pool, color]
Photograph of a staircase in a two-story, postwar building next to a large pool. Some wicker and metal chairs sit by the edge of the water. The building is illuminated by internal and external lights but appears empty.
[Swearingen Brothers, Inc. Edsel Dealership]
Photograph of the Swearingen Brothers, Inc. Edsel dealership in the twilight, which was located at 841 W. 6th Street in Austin, Texas. Five Edsel Pacers in different colors can be seen inside.
[Tree in front of Two-Story Building]
Photograph of a large two story building. The bottom story has stone brick walls while the upper story is wood paneling. There are at least two wings. A large tree stands in the foreground; shrubs line the foundation. A pair of 1950s-era cars are visible on the far right.
[Two-Story Office Building]
Photograph of a postwar, two-story, brick office building, taken from across the street. A brick wall has a sign reading "F. G. Building 603" on it; to its right are three signs with names of offices on it, along with three blank signs. The building is surrounded by thick trees and foliage; some houses are visible in the left background.
Typical Study Room
Sketch titled "Typical Study Room." The room appears to be laid out like a dormroom, with two beds, two desks, two closets, and two sets of drawers. A lute leans against one bed on the right.
University Baptist Church
Picture bulletin of missionaries from the church, 2130 Guadalupe
University Baptist Church
Pictures of founders, deacons, bible chairs & pastors inside church, 2130 Guadalupe
University Baptist Church
"50 Years of Service" banner seen above staircase inside church, 2130 Guadalupe
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Man and woman standing in library in front of painting
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Men in discussion at table, probably administrators
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
One elderly woman and five young men examine a book in the UT Tower
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
View looking south of UT Tower on South Mall, facing further on to Downtown Austin
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Young woman and young man gaze at a painting
UT Austin Tower, South Mall
Six men, old and young, discussing a book
[Veterinary Clinic]
Photograph of a veterinary clinic, featuring a wash station on the left, behind which is a bench and wheeled stretcher. The wall is tiled in pastel colors, with mosaics from left to right of a zebra, a bird, and a kangaroo.
[Aerial Photo]
Aerial photo. Austin, Texas. Looking south toward the Colorado River from East Austin. East 7th Street running from right to left (West to East) in mid center of frame. The swimming pool area (notice baseball field) in the center foreground of the photograph is now Zaragoza Park. In the center is the Iglehart buildings next to the railroad and lower the Govalle Shopping Center . Far left center is Brooks School.
[Woman and three men posing for picture]
Photo of woman and three men posing for picture. Austin, Texas.
[Young Man Feeding Small Blue Jay]
Photo of Mrs. J.A. Burdine's son feeding blue jay. Austin, Texas.
Streets, steps - 7th and Trinity
Street scene with vehicles. Sign on building for Chamber of Commerce. Driskill Hotel in background.
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