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[Dismantling old water tower, full shot]

The crane is in place to dismantle the minicipal water tower. Originally purchased October 15, 1923 for $5,650 from Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Co. Dallas, TX. Held 50,000 gallons of water.
Date: March 15, 1999
Creator: Henderson, John
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dismantling old water tower, removing the top]

A crane removing the top half of the tank of the municipal water tower. The tower was erected in 1923 and held 50,000 gallons of water.
Date: March 15, 1999
Creator: Henderson, John
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dismantling old water tower, lowering the top]

A crane lowers the top of the municipal water tower originally built in 1923.
Date: March 15, 1999
Creator: Henderson, John
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Union Pacific passenger train leaves Ft. Collins]

This photograph depicts one of the most eventful days in the history of Fort Collins, Colorado. The date is July 15, 1911 and the time is 7:20 am as the Union Pacific's first passenger train departs from the city. Observe the beautiful old-time steam locomotive, an American, type 4-4-0 locomotive, heading a consist of handcrafted wooden cars, having underbody truss rods and open platforms.
Date: July 15, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Entrance to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal]

One of the finest railroad stations in the South is the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Automobiles are parked outside the terminal near sidewalks and landscaped areas.
Date: August 15, 1967
Creator: Hanlon, Pat
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lamar Bridge Dedication - Its Initial Opening

Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lamar Street Bridge? [Photo is misidentified as opening ceremony of bridge. Date is July 15, 1942, which is date of opening of bridge, but people are wearing overcoats and holding shovels.] Man holding shovel furthest to the right is Mayor Tom Miller.
Date: July 15, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mayor Tom Miller and Frank Scofield

Frank Scofield is seated at desk. Mayor Tom Miller is standing.
Date: January 15, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Federal Courthouse

Exterior view of the Austin United States Courthouse.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Federal Courthouse

Exterior view taken from the south of the Austin United States Courthouse.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Garland Smith - Auto Painted "Promote Allan Shivers to Lieutenant Governor".

Mercury automobile painted with political slogan parked in front of the capitol. "Promote Allan Shivers to Lieutenant Governor"
Date: June 15, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lieutenant Governor Morris and Family

Man seated at desk; woman standing; two children seated on desk. G.C. Morris became the Acting Lt. Governor upon the death of Governor Beauford Jester in July, 1949.
Date: September 15, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dancer with painted backdrop

Woman dancer
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man sawing wood by hand

Man cutting wood
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

W.B. Campbell

Photograph of Campbell seated at desk.
Date: June 15, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial field day

Five men standing in front of prop plane. This was a demonstration day for aerial agricultural spraying that took place at Ragsdale Flying Service.
Date: June 15, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial field day

News coverage, KONO Special events
Date: June 15, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Remington Rand Shaver Div.

Wide shot of Gulf Gas Station
Date: February 15, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Shriners giving Christmas gifts

Group of Masons (Shriners) from the Ben Hur temple give gifts to polio-stricken children, Illustrious Imperial Potentate Andrew A. D. Rahn stands on far right, Illustrious Potentate Bascom Giles second to the left
Date: December 15, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Shriners giving Christmas gifts

Photograph of several members of the Shriners organization handing out Christmas gifts to children. There are four men wearing suits and hats with the Shriners logo. Several children of various ages are seated in chairs or wheelchairs; Illustrious Imperial Potentate Andrew A. D. Rahn is handing a gift to acrippled African-American child on the right side of the image. A woman in a nurse's uniform is in the back of the photo, near several wall lockers.
Date: December 15, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vic E. Sterzing Band

Vic E Sterzing and his band play for the Christmas Dance with dance floor in foreground
Date: December 15, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Checker Cab & Yellow Cab

Shot of competing Checker & Yellow Cab parked nearby the Texas State Capitol
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin Aerials - Lowich Building

Aerial shot of Downtown Austin, State Capitol, and in particular the Lowich Building, 314 W 11th St.
Date: January 15, 1965
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin Aerials - Lowich Building

Aerial shot of Downtown Austin, State Capitol, and Lowich Building at 314 W 11th and Catercornered from Travis County Courthouse, which is adjacent to Wooldridge Park.
Date: January 15, 1965
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crestview Minimax Food Mart

View of storefront and parking lot. Crestview Minimax Food Mart at 7108 Woodrow Avenue. Also visible is A.B. Beddow Real Estate and Insurance Office.
Date: August 15, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History