500 block of East 1st Street with street rail car in the water.

Photograph of Southeast view of the Austin Dam on the Colorado River after breaking during a flood. The dam was built in 1890 in an attempt to bring industry to the city, but failed after upriver storms sent a flood cracking the dam and killing eight people when the powerhouse flooded.

From the title page: Austin Illustrated. A short resume of the history of the Capital of Texas, together with descriptions of its business, homes, churches, schools, climate, and general environments.

Group portrait of a corps of cadet in uniform. The boys range in age; the oldest boys hold rifles, and the youngest boy has an "M" on his uniform's shirt. One boy is out of uniform. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of a grave immediately following a burial in what is likely Austin's Oakwood Cemetery. A floral arrangement in the shape of a cross is at the head of the grave, and flowers cover the dirt over the plot. A headstone with the name "Charles W." is at the head of the grave to the left. Two benches are behind the burial plot. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Group photograph of students and what are likely two teachers in front of the Old Red Campus building on the John T. Allan Campus of Stephen F. Austin High School. The teachers stand on the right of the students who are both seated and standing in a posed group, the boys with their hats in their laps. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of the newly constructed Clay County Courthouse. A note on the photograph mount credits W.H. Wilson as its architect and Strain, Risley, & Swinburn as the builders.

Photograph of African-American band at Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900, held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin. Mrs. Grace Murray Stephenson kept a diary of the day's events, which she later sold to the San Francisco Chronicle, which wrote a full-page feature on it.

Photograph of Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin. Mrs. Grace Murray Stephenson also kept a diary of the day's events which she sold to the San Francisco Chronicle which reported a full-page feature on it.

Photograph of Fairland Depot in Burnet County. A train engine is on the tracks and passengers wait to board on a small platform. A caboose can be seen in the distance on right on a second set of tracks. A windmill and water tower stand in front of the depot building, and some type of mechanical or construction apparatus can be seen on the far left in the foreground. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of a family, possibly cedar choppers at a cedar camp, standing barefoot in front of a tent. The photo features a man, a pregnant woman, and a mother and her four children. The children range in age from teenager to toddler, and the youngest child is held on his mother's hip. The man holds a rifle and a small dog on a leash. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of a family posed for a portrait in a garden. Grandparents and parents are seated with the youngest child between them, and two older children stand behind them. A bicycle and the steps to the back porch as well as the porch railing can be seen in the background. The lower portion of the seated family members are not visible due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of a family of five by a river. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Henry W. Rosenberg, Company A33, Infantry..." The photograph is a cyanotype.

A book celebrating the 50th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church of Austin.

Formal portrait of a girl in a white dress with bows in her hair. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Formal portrait of a man in a suit. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Formal portrait of a man in a suit. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of four men standing outside of a building, perhaps a hotel, on a city street. The men look at the camera under the building's sign that reads, "The Mansion." One other man can be seen in the background standing in a doorway. One of Austin's historic Moonlight Towers can be seen just behind the building. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of a group of Austin citizens gathered on the banks of the Colorado River facing the water. To their right is the Congress Avenue Bridge that was constructed in 1884 and stood until 1910. Two outhouses are behind the crowd. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Photograph of a community gathering, likely a political rally, at the Texas State Capitol Building. Many men and a handful of women crowd together to hear speakers. A small platform with chairs for those leading the gathering can be seen across the crowd. Two men stand on a ledge outside a second floor window for a better vantage point. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Short story about the General Land Office in Austin, Texas. Story was published while O. Henry was in prison in Columbus, Ohio.

Photograph of a group of people outside Elisabet Ney's house in Austin. A young boy on the right is holding a gun and a young lady is holding a fan. In the background two girls (Viola Bickler and Hannah von Rosenberg) stand in alcoves on the building. The back of the photo identified most of the people.

Photograph of a group seated at a table, enjoying an outdoor picnic, likely at a park. Plates of meat and rolls, pitchers, and glasses of various beverages can be seen on the table. Many of the picnickers are holding food or are mid-bite. Trees, additional tables, and a covered outdoor area can be seen in the background. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.

Group portrait of schoolchildren and their teacher on the steps of what is likely their schoolhouse. The children are in uniform and most are looking to the left of the camera. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.