Photograph of the front of the City of Austin Power Plant building. A City of Austin vehicle is parked in front of the building.

Aerial shot of cranes and scaffolding at TEC construction site. 15th Street running left to right in center of photograph. Brazos St on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The back of the Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). The University campus on the top right.

Aerial shot of finished TEC Building. Brazos St on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). The University Tower in the background.

Aerial shot of steel frame structure of TEC building. Brazos St is on the lower right and 14th on the lower left. The Swedish Central Methodist Church (State purchased and demolished in the 1950s, as state administration grew and government complex spread). In the center of photograph note steeple of Gethsemane Lutheran Church (15th and Congress; above the TEC building), to the left St. Austin's Catholic Church steeple (20th and Guadalupe) and the Goodall Wooten Dormitory to the right. The University campus on the top right.

Photograph of a model receiving a trophy at Rosewood Park during the Rosewood Beauty Review event in the Summer of 1958.

Photograph of a building at Camp Mabry with cars and trucks parked outside.

Pearce Jr. High School under construction. Most of the building is already complete. A man is standing next to large pipes to the left of the photo.

Photograph of Villa Capri Motel restaurant dining room, located at 2300 North Interregional Highway (East Avenue, now I-35), with a burnished steel sunken charcoal broiling pit, for cooking steaks, in the center. There are overhead chandeliers made of bundles of radiating brass rods that simulate sunbursts, or perhaps exploding atoms. On the far wall is a modern wall design made with colored panels. The vaulted ceiling has exposed beams. Four-top dining tables with white table cloths are set with plates and utensils. The metal welding work at the Villa Capri Motor Hotel Restaurant was done by Milton Messer, who operated the Modern Supply Company machinists and welders from 1942 to 1982.

Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the front lawn.

Photograph of the interior of the Governor's Mansion showing the Sam Houston Room, with the fireplace, portrait of Houston, an armchair, and a war drum serving as a side table. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant during this time in 1958 was Democratic Governor Price Daniel. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.

Photograph of the exterior of the Austin Municipal Auditorium during construction. The auditorium was designed by the Austin firm Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse, & Greeven. The dome's color scheme was created by modern artist Seymour Fogel, who was an instructor at the University of Texas Department of Art and Art History at the time.

Photograph of three men at the counter of Miller's Garage Old Shine Parlor. The glass case displays current products, and the three men wearing suits perform a transaction. Behind the counter a window (or mirror) reflects the street outside with a taxi driving by.

Photograph of a group of models on a roof at Rosewood Park during the Beauty Review event in 1958.

Photograph of lobby interior, ramps and exterior glass curtain wall of the Palmer Municipal Auditorium just prior to completion in 1958. Also visible are the decorative terrazzo floor, aluminum pendant light fixtures, and drinking fountains on the far wall. The Auditorium was designed by Page, Southerland and Page, with Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven consulting architects.

Photograph of the view at a Rosewood Beauty Pageant in 1958. A group of children are seen on the ground watching the performance on stage and another audience is seen by the stage.

Photograph of a couple of people seated on stage during the Rosewoood Beauty Review in the Summer of 1958. A lady is standing by the stage with a trophy in hand and a child is seated beside her.

Photograph of the scenery at a Rosewood Beauty review event in the Summer of 1958.

Photograph of the scenery at a Rosewood Beauty Review event in the summer of 1958. A group of people are seated by the pool as the observe the event.

Photo of Studtmann Hall girls dorm. Austin, Texas.

Photo of Studtmann Hall girls dorm. Austin, Texas.

Photograph of the Swearingen Brothers, Inc. Edsel dealership in the twilight, which was located at 841 W. 6th Street in Austin, Texas. Five Edsel Pacers in different colors can be seen inside.

Picture bulletin of missionaries from the church, 2130 Guadalupe

Pictures of founders, deacons, bible chairs & pastors inside church, 2130 Guadalupe

"50 Years of Service" banner seen above staircase inside church, 2130 Guadalupe