[Beverly Studios Photography]

Photograph of Beverly Studios with the the business's sign attached to the left side of the foremost wall. To the right of the studio sign, three large photography samples can be seen, and a glass door entrance can be seen further to the right. In the background to the right, a columned, two-story building can be partially seen displaying a sign that reads "City Upholstery".
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bud Nash Dance Studio]

Photograph of a dance studio owned and run by dance instructor, Bud Nash. The building is single story and mid-century modern design. Chairs in a waiting room can be seen through the large windows with a glass door entrance. To the right of the glass entrance is a handicap ramp leading to another entrance to the building.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Site]

Photograph of a steel beam framed building under construction. Workers in overalls and hard hats can be seen throughout the area, and a crane can be seen to the right lifting up a pallet of beams. A light colored truck can be seen in the foreground delivering materials. The corner of another building under construction can be seen in the foreground to the right.
Date: May 5, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eddie's Restaurant]

Photograph of a restaurant named, "Eddie's", nestled in between other stores on a sidewalk strip. A large, prominent sign with the restaurant's name, the tagline "Just Good Food!", many lights, and a character of a smiling chef can be seen in the top half of the photo. The same chef character can be seen on the wall below, next to a window advertisement for a lunch special. Partial signs for two other stores flanking the restaurant can also be seen.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
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

[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

[Harry Cooper Store Front]

Photograph of the storefront of a clothing store. A lit up neon sign spelling the store's name can be seen across the top of the store in the photo and in the store's window displays, smaller lights are directed to showcase several mannequins wearing various items of women's clothing, such as dresses, shirts, and shoes. To the right, a partial car and and partial sign to another store front can both be seen.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
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

[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 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

[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

[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

[Photography Studio]

Photograph of Studer's photography studio. The photo is taken from the view of the parking lot where the main entrance and left side of the building can be seen. Both sides have the studio's sign on display near the roof. Advertisements and photography samples can be seen in the windows. More stores can be seen in the right background, along with a car.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
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

[Volkswagon Dealership]

Photograph of the exterior of a Volkswagen dealership. The left side of the building is a garage for repairs, where a car can be seen in the shade of the left-most garage door. An entrance can be seen with glass walls and an awning roof reaching out over the the entrance way. Four vehicles can be seen parked in the lot in the foreground and the Volkswagen logo can be seen on a large sign on the roof of the building. To the right another sign advertising services can be seen.
Date: August 5, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History