[Richard Petri Self-Portrait]

Photographic reproduction of a watercolor self portrait by Richard Petri, who is only visible from the chest up and wearing a suit.
Date: 1852~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing of the Governor's Mansion]

Photograph of an illustration of the Governor's Mansion in 1856.
Date: 1856
Creator: John P. G. McKenzie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baptist Church and Capitol Building]

Photograph of the first church building used by the Baptist Church (left) and the 1853 Capitol building (right).
Date: 1857
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Looking southwest from Governor's Mansion

Looking northwest toward the Quality Shoppe at 1104 Colorado.
Date: 1858/1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Barton Creek Bridge

Photograph of three women and a baby in front of the bridge.
Date: 1860/1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor's Mansion]

Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion. "The Governor's Mansion after Texas became a state in 1846, and stands today, although much altered and improved. It is still the Governor's Mansion. It was and is located one black SW of the Capitol." is written on back of photograph.
Date: 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor's Mansion & Baptist Church]

Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion and Baptist Church. "Pease Stero Picture 5"
Date: 1860
Creator: Hillyer, H. B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grist Mill on Barton Springs

Photograph of men on the banks of the springs. Horse-drawn carriage up on hill next to the mill.
Date: 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pontoon bridge across the Colorado

Men on horses crossing the Colorado River on a pontoon bridge.
Date: 1860~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Helene and Alice Lungkwitz]

Photograph of Helene and Alice Lungkwitz as young girls, who are standing and wearing matching dresses.
Date: [1865..1870]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Custer at Texas School for the Blind]

Photograph of General George A. Custer, Elizabeth Custer, and unidentified others on the steps of the School for the Blind building. Custer spent a few months in Austin after the Civil War.
Date: 1866
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man on Horse on East Sixth Street]

Photograph of 200 East Sixth Street circa 1866. The man on horse is William Oliphant who owned a jewelry store on Pecan Street in 1852. The child with him is Will Carter. The Missouri House, Michael Ziller residence, is in the background.
Date: 1866~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Scholz Garden]

Photograph of the exterior of Scholz Garden (Scholz Garten/Scholz Beer Garden) with an unidentified man standing in front of the door.
Date: [1866,1900]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pecan Street Looking East from Oliphant's Photo Gallery

Photograph of East Pecan Street (now 6th street) with William Oliphant (who had a jewelry store on Pecan Street in 1852) on a horse. The child next to the horse is Will Carter. A building in the background is visible and has "Missouri House" painted on the side. It was the residence of Michael Ziller. A sign also hangs from the second floor balcony of the house reading "Austin Hotel." Also visible in the background is England & Hannig Cabinet Makers.
Date: November 1866
Creator: Oliphant, W.J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tightrope walker John Devier on Congress Avenue]

Photograph of a crowd gathered to watch a tight rope walker. Caption reads, "Scene on Congress Avenue in 1867, showing exhibition by a tight-rope walker (Devier) across the Avenue from the historic old Avenue Hotel at Eighth and Congress, on East side. The carriage at the left, entering the Avenue, is that of Gov. E. M. Pease (Gov. from 1853-57 and 1867-69)."
Date: 1867
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St. David's Episcopal Church]

Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Episcopal church. There are many people standing outside of the church.
Date: December 19, 1867
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor's Mansion]

Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion from around 1869. Taken from a stereoscope view.
Date: 1869
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Austin, TX]

Photograph of a view of Austin, TX taken from the top of a government building.
Date: 1869
Creator: Hillyer, H. B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Barton Creek Bridge

Photograph of Barton Creek Bridge looking east.
Date: 1870/1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carriages at Barton Creek]

Photograph of two horse drawn carriages with several men and women. Barton Creek Bridge is in background.
Date: 1870/1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor's Mansion]

Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion from around 1870.
Date: 1870
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Jacob Bickler]

Photograph of Jacob Bickler as a young man, who is only visible from the chest up and is wearing a suit.
Date: 1870~
Creator: Broich, Hugo
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Austin, 1871]

Photograph of Austin in 1871.
Date: 1871
Creator: Hillyer, H. B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train on Waller Creek Bridge]

Photograph of the front view of a steam train paused on the Waller Creek bridge in Austin. Buildings can be seen on both the right and left hand side of the bridge. There are passengers visible on the platform to the left of the train. On the back of the photograph there is a note that reads "With a little steam left this forerunner of a soon-to-be speeding civilization has stopped on the little Waller Creek bridge in Austin to let the passengers from Houston and other points out a the Depot House, Christmas day, 1871." Also on the back there is a note that reads "504 E 5th(?) Houston & Texas Central."
Date: December 25, 1871
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History