[Watt Watkins Residence Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. There is a car in the carport.
Date: October 5, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Restoration of Pease Mansion]

Photograph of the interior of the Governor Pease Mansion under construction during a restoration project. The flooring of half of the room has been removed. The mansion is located at 6 Niles Road.
Date: June 5, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cook Funeral Home Interior]

Photograph of the interior of the Cook Funeral Home located at 1100 Colorado Street. There are two couches and an armchair in the waiting area, and two stands for check-in books. There are two lamps, a coffee table, and a bouquet of flowers.
Date: August 5, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Restoration of Pease Mansion]

Photograph of the interior of the Governor Pease Mansion under construction during a restoration project. The staircase is under construction. The mansion is located at 6 Niles Road.
Date: June 5, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Photo of Boys' Baseball Team

Photograph of baseball teams of boys from Congress Avenue Baptist Church posing for a portrait. They are arranged in two rows, and the front row is holding bats. There is a man in the background in a white shirt and dark-colored pants.
Date: April 5, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Restoration of Pease Mansion]

Photograph of the interior of the Governor Pease Mansion under construction during a restoration project. There is a man visible in the corner of the room working on the floor. The mansion is located at 6 Niles Road.
Date: June 5, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Watt Watkins Residence Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. There is a large stack of firewood next to a small fire pit, as well as some lawn furniture.
Date: October 5, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family in Kitchen of Watt Watkins Residence]

Photograph of the interior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. The kitchen is visible, with three family members doing various things. A woman is opening a cabinet, while a man holds an open box of Ritz crackers for a young girl, who is reaching in the box.
Date: October 5, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Men Standing Around a Car as the Engine Is Lowered]

Photograph of three men standing around a car as the engine block is lowered into it. One man is wearing a three piece suit and the other two are wearing mechanic's jumpsuits.
Date: February 5, 1952
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[KTBC Filming]

Photograph of filming in progress at the KTBC television studio, with a film crew of three men with two large cameras seen standing to the right. To the left, a man being filmed can be seen on a chair in front a backdrop with images of Saturn, a gun, and a baseball bat. He sits with a desk and stool, and a television set can be seen to his right. Dozens of film set lights can be seen hanging from metal tracts on the ceiling. High above the lights, a mural can be seen hanging above with a sign that reads "Miss Duchess".
Date: December 5, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Room Beds]

Photograph of the interior of a bedroom at the Commodore Perry Hotel with two twin beds with uniquely shaped pillows that can be seen to the right. A table with a phone and lamp can be seen between them and two art pieces are hung on the wall above each bed. To the left of the beds, a desk/dresser with mirror can be seen, along with two chairs, one against the wall to the right of the dresser and one pushed into the the desk portion of the furniture piece. A door-less passageway can be seen in the back left corner of the room.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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.
Date: December 5, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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.
Date: December 5, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Dining Area]

Photograph of dining area within the Commodore Perry Hotel filled with people eating and drinking, many in formal attire. A live band can be seen playing on a small stage while a few couples dance. Two waiters in tuxes can be seen, one holding a tray next to the band and one standing arms crossed next to a column to the right. To the left of the dining and dance area is a pool of water, surrounded by columns and a low decorative brick wall. Above the the pool is a disco ball, and a man and woman can be seen seated alone in the background to the left.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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.
Date: August 5, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Radio Station Trade Booth]

Photograph of the KOKE radio station's booth at a trade convention. A radio host with a headset stands behind a curved desk, speaking into a microphone while two young men, one in the foreground and one to the left, watch on. A woman can be seen sitting behind the same desk as the host, and a person in a shrimp costume can be seen standing between them. In the background, a mannequin in a dark dress and hat can be seen posed next to signs for the radio station, and a man sitting with his hand on his chin can also be seen off to the left in the background.
Date: March 5, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior the Commodore Perry Hotel with views in the foreground of cars parked on the street to the left and several people walking across the streets and sidewalks. The hotel's name appears in a large lettered sign seen on the left street facing side of the building. In the background, more cars are parked and driving in the street.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[KTBC Studio]

Photograph of KTBC Studio on a street corner with traffic lights for an intersection seen in the foreground, and cars seen both driving and parked on each street. Three different signs can be seen on the building's exterior with the studio's name. A radio antennae and satellite dish can be seen on top of the roof. An ornamental building can be seen to the right, and more of the city can be seen in the background.
Date: December 5, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Room]

Photograph of a woman seen wearing a dark dress, sitting in a chair, and reading a magazine in a hotel room at the Commodore Perry Hotel. To the left is a couch and two paintings hung on the wall. To the right, a dresser with a lamp and telephone can be seen. A long, low table with a lamp and plant can be seen behind the woman. The state capitol building can be seen through a window with tall curtains flanking it in the background..
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company Factory]

Photograph of an exterior view of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company factory in Austin, Texas (1009 West 6th Street). The first floor has all exterior windows, and the second floor has partial windows.
Date: March 5, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Lounge]

Photograph of a lounge area within the Commodore Perry Hotel, with two columns and a decorative brick wall can be seen to the left, dividing a hallway with two elevators away from the lounge area seen to the right. The room is filled with various couches and chairs, arranged into a row of four seating areas with coffee and end tables. Two chandeliers can be seen hanging, and a portrait of a man can be seen on the wall in the background.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History