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[Treaty Oak Table]

Photograph of a table with a base created from a piece of Austin's famous Treaty Oak tree. A metal-worked barbed wire can be seen sculpted around the base. A circular clear glass top can also be seen with an image etched into the glass of the Treaty Oak before it was poisoned.
Date: October 15, 1993
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hamburger Shop]

Photograph of a small, square building being used as a hamburger shop called, "Short Stop". The building has a beige and red color scheme with a tile awning roof wrapping the perimeter. A tall lamp post can be seen to the left of the small building, and a white car can be seen parked in the driveway to the right.
Date: May 15, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Artist with Painting]

Photograph of artist, Sheila Lichacz, standing next to her painting for a publicity photo. The large painting of several pots can be seen to her right. The artist can be seen smiling and standing to the left. She is wearing a long, puffy sleeved, plaid dress and light colored, open toed shoes.
Date: June 15, 1983
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Architectural Office]

Photograph of the Spencer and Associates architect, office located in an older building. Four desks can be seen in the foreground, and a low bookshelf wall with a Corinthian column can be seen to left, closing in the desk area. Track lighting can be seen on the ceiling above the desk area, and in the background an exposed air duct can also be seen near the ceiling.
Date: November 15, 1979
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Driskill Penthouse]

Photograph of the exterior of a penthouse building on top of the Driskill Hotel. The building is small but well crafted, with several wood sculpted architectural details seen along the exterior wall under the roof line. Several lights can be seen posted to the building's perimeter. An attached window awning can be seen on the foremost side of the house over an entrance. A very tall antennae can be seen coming from the peak of the building's roof top.
Date: November 15, 1979
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Faulk Central Library Interior Rendering]

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the interior of the Faulk Central Library building. The rendering consists of a lounge area with people drawn reading books, and a set of stairs and bookshelves in the background. The building's name can be seen in the bottom left corner and the name of the architectural firm can be seen in the bottom right. The artist's signature can also be seen at the bottom right under the edge of the rendering.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Faulk Central Library Rendering]

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the Faulk Central Library building as seen from the South. The rendering features a light colored, three story, cubic building, with several cars and people drawn on the grounds. The name of the library can be seen in the bottom left corner and the name of the architectural firm can be seen in the bottom right. The artist's signature can also be seen on the bottom right edge of the rendering.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cubic Furniture Set]

Photograph of a set of cubic furniture. The set is light colored, and consists of two couches, two chairs, and two square tables. The couch furthest to the back has a darker seat cushion than the rest. A plant can be seen in the back left corner.
Date: April 15, 1974
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fraternity Common Room]

Photograph of a fraternity house common room with trophies on display in a shelving unit to the right. Throughout the room, several wooden benches, chairs and couches can be seen, along with plants in each corner and two lamps to the back right. A small patio can be seen through a set of large windows in the background. The trophy shelf doubles as a low wall that helps demarcate the carpeted area of the common room from the tiled floor that can be seen in the foreground.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fraternity Dorm Room]

Photograph of a fraternity dorm room featuring two twin beds. The beds sit parallel against the wall, below a wide, curtained window in the background. A night stand with a telephone and radio can be seen between the beds, and a very large bottle of whiskey can be seen beside the bed on the right. In the foreground, the edge of a dresser can be seen, and a desk with a radio, books, and small flags can be seen pushed against the left wall.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fraternity Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of a fraternity house. The "L" shaped stone building has three large, patio style windows that can be seen on the wing to the right. A large covered entrance can be seen near the joining of the two wings, with a sidewalk leading up to it from the edge of the property. Two large trees can be seen, one in the yard, and one next to a street in the left foreground.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan]

Photograph of the interior of Club Caravan, a club with Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Light colored tables and chairs can be seen throughout the room along with dark colored booth seats. Several low, decorative gates separate parts of the room and the ceiling features star-shaped light fixtures. A dance floor can be seen in the background along with a stage to the left with a piano and mic stand.
Date: August 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan Dining]

Photograph of the interior of Club Caravan, a club with Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. A server in harem pants can be seen waiting on four patrons sitting at a table booth with a circular, tent-like, decorative piece hanging above for decoration. The patrons at the table are three men in suits and a woman in light colored blouse.
Date: August 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan Entrance]

Photograph of the interior entrance of Club Caravan that has Moorish/Arabian motifs, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Tall windows with plants in front of them can be seen to the left, along with a couch below. A sitting area with two couches can be seen in the center of the room, and a stairway can be seen in the background. The photo is taken from under an archway, which can be partially seen in the foreground.
Date: August 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Electric Co-op Interior]

Photograph of the mid-century modern interior a company building at night. The photo is taken from outside on the sidewalk, looking through a glass door entrance. Inside is a reception area with a desk, cabinet and wall clock to the right. An office with a frosted glass wall can be seen beyond the desk a glass atrium with several plants inside can be seen in the background. A sitting area can be seen in the foreground to the left.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Electric Company Office]

Photograph of a reception area in an office interior, designed in a mid-century modern style. An office with frosted glass walls can be seen in the background and the reception area can be seen to the right. A seating area can be seen in the foreground, and to the left, a courtyard or atrium can be seen behind a glass wall.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Electric Cooperatives]

Photograph of the front of a building owned by an electric company called Texas Electric Cooperatives. To the left are several tall windows, including the glass, double door entrance. The company name can be seen hung to the right. A roof awning can be seen running the length of the building and a sidewalk leads up to the entrance from the street. Small shrubs can be seen dotting the length of the building and in the foreground, the sidewalk ends abruptly.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Furniture Collage]

Photograph of a collage of three images of simple, mid-century modern styled tables featuring diagonal angles in their design.
Date: May 15, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of Reginald Roberts Home]

Photograph of the exterior of the back of the home of Reginald Roberts. There is a large patio with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and an overhang to provide shade. There is a sculpture on a short wall at the edge of the patio. The home is located at 904 Eventide Dr., San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of Reginald Roberts Home]

Photograph of the exterior of the home of Reginald Roberts. It is a 1-story brick house with a wooden wall for privacy. The home is located at 904 Eventide Dr., San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Reginal Roberts Home]

Photograph of the interior of the home of Reginald Roberts with modern décor. The room features brick walls and floor, and has an open plan with the living room and dining room visible. The home is located at 904 Eventide Dr., San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of St. Mary's School and Convent]

Photograph of the exterior of St. Mary's School and Convent, located at 1261 Old Nada Road, Nada, TX. The church is visible in the background.
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of St. Mary's School and Convent]

Photograph of the interior of St. Mary's School and Convent, located at 1261 Old Nada Road, Nada, TX. There is a statue of Mary visible in the center of a round room.
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Abilene Country Club]

Photograph of the interior lobby of the Abilene Country Club. In the foreground, a long sofa facing three chairs can be seen. A glass coffee table is at their center and an end table with a lamp sits to the right of the sofa. The area is sectioned off by a room partition that wraps behind the sofa. In the background beyond the partition, multiple plants are placed throughout the room and views of the property can be seen through several tall windows.
Date: March 15, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History