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[TV Motel]

Photograph of the TV Motel, located at 1905 South Congress Avenue. The building is somewhat U-shaped, with the opening seen facing the street in the foreground. The building is fairly symmetrical, with two entrances and equally spaced windows that can be seen on either side of the driveway. A sign is positioned above the drive entrance with the motel's name on it twice. Two cars can be seen parked within the parking lot in the background.
Date: May 3, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Room at the Villa Capri]

Photograph of a bedroom at the Villa Capri Hotel. In the foreground is a triangular table with two "Master Hosts" brochures and an ashtray with "Villa Capri" matches in it. On either side of the table are two cushioned chairs. In the left background is a bed with two nightstands and lamps as well as a rotary phone. To the right of that is an open door, followed by a desk and chair with a mirror, and a TV set.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Motel Room]

Photograph of a motel room with wood-panel walls. In the center foreground are two made beds with a shelf behind them and a small nightstand between. The shelf has a lamp and a rotary phone on it. In the left corner is a counter with a small refrigerator, to the right of which is a TV set and a chair. In the right corner is a door.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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.
Date: 1958~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History