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[Photograph of Bachman Lake Park Picnic Area]

Photograph of an open stone-and-wood structure containing a picnic area at Bachman Lake Park, viewed from one end. The building is surrounded by trees and there is an open grassy area in the foreground. The photograph is attached to a page labeled "37"; text under the image says "Bachman Lake Park, Picnic shelter on north shore of lake, Viewed from west."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bachman Lake and Comfort Station]

Photograph of the roof of a small wooden building at Bachman Lake Park. The building is situated behind a dip in the land and is surrounded by shrubs and trees; there is a dirt road in the foreground and the lake is visible in the background. The photograph is attached to a page labeled "38"; text under the image says "Bachman Lake Park, Comfort Station on south shore, Viewed from Shore Crest drive."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bachman Lake Park Comfort Station]

Photograph of a small wooden building with a sign that says "Men" at Bachman Lake Park. The building is surrounded by shrubs and trees. The photograph is attached to a page labeled "39"; text under the image says "Bachman Lake Park, Comfort Station on south shore, Viewed from lake shore."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Park and Playground System, Dallas, Texas, 1921-1923 [Annual Report] (open access)

Park and Playground System, Dallas, Texas, 1921-1923 [Annual Report]

Annual Report from the Dallas Park Department for the years 1921 to 1923. The report includes a sketch of the park and playground system.
Date: 1923
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek - Prior to Excavation]

Photograph of White Rock Creek prior to excavation. A group of men are digging in the river banks. A house is being built in the background.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek- Explosion]

Photograph of an explosion at White Rock Creek.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek- Cement House]

Photograph of the White Rock Creek reservoir and the cement house near it. A train is in the center of the image. An inscription on the bottom of the image has partially torn off.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek- Reservoir Intake Stream Drill Holes]

Photograph of the White Rock Creek reservoir. Inscriptions on the image explain that the men are working on the intake well and the stream drill boring holes.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek]

Photograph of White Rock Creek. Men in the background are working along the riverbank.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Five Unidentified Men]

Photograph of five unidentified men at White Rock Lake. The men are all wearing suits, overcoats and hats.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Inside View of Pump Station Walls]

Photograph of the inside structure of the reservoir at White Rock Lake. The inscription on the bottom of the image indicates that it is an inside view of the forms for the pump station walls.
Date: July 8, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Vulcan Steam Hammer Outfit]

Photograph of the Vulcan Steam Hammer Outfit at White Rock Lake and the men working on the pile driver. Inscriptions on the bottom of the image describe the type of pile driver.
Date: June 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Trench for Core Well]

Photograph of the trench for core well at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. Inscriptions on the bottom of the image describe the type of construction.
Date: July 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek Reservoir Steam Drill]

Photograph of the steam drill at White Rock Creek and a man working on it. Inscriptions on the bottom of the image describe the type of construction and name the worker as Derrick.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Wakefield Sheeting]

Photograph of the Wakefield sheeting and pile driver at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The machine is emitting thick, dark smoke into the air. The inscription on the bottom explain and date the image.
Date: June 1, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Intake Well Excavation]

Photograph of the intake well excavation at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The inscription on the bottom explain and date the image.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Vulcan Hammer]

Photograph of a Vulcan Hammer at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The inscription on the bottom explains how the pile driver works.
Date: June 1, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Creek- South End of Reservoir]

Photograph of a the south end of the White Rock Creek Reservoir after the forms had been removed.
Date: June 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Reservoir Construction Managers at White Rock Creek]

Photograph of the three reservoir construction managers of the White Rock Creek Reservoir. On the back of the image, the names of the three men are listed along with their job descriptions.
Date: October 1, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Core Wall Excavation at White Rock Lake]

Photograph of the core wall excavation at White Rock Lake. The image also shows the mixer plant and engine room.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Triangular Drill]

Photograph of a triangular drill elevated with wooden beams.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Construction at White Rock Lake]

Photograph of the construction of the reservoir near White Rock Lake. A pile driver is in the background.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Men Working on a Steamer]

Photograph of two men working on a Steamer at White Rock Lake.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake]

Photograph of the creek and trees at White Rock Lake.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History