[Staged Couple with Gift Shop]

Photograph of a staged couple posing next to the Stage Coach Inn gift shop. The couple can be seen standing to the right, with the man in a suit and the woman in a pale dress. The building to their left is a rustic cabin design, made with large wooden beams. A screen door can be seen on the left, and several signs hang from the building advertising the shop and its operating hours. Several vehicles can be seen parked in the background to the right.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A-Frame Chapel]

Photograph of a steep roofed chapel located at the Austin State Supported Living Center. A brick wall attached to the chapel can be seen in the right foreground. A gap in the wall can be seen, allowing a sidewalk path to pass through towards the chapel. A very large wall of glass windows can be seen on the building. A small tree can be seen in the right foreground, and another building can be seen in the left background
Date: April 12, 1962
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

[Construction of House]

Photograph of a home in the mid-stages of construction in Austin, Texas. The home is single story, windowless, and a ladder can be seen leaning upright against the right side of the building. In the foreground, two signs advertising the construction site and the architect can be seen. In the background to the right, a single-story house with a swing set in front can be seen. More houses can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Steak 'N' Stein Diner]

Photograph of a small diner called Steak 'N' Stein with an old neon sign that can be seen on a tall stand to the right. Vehicles can be seen parked front between the building and the street in the foreground, including a Dodge truck and a Volkswagen. A small sign can be seen to the right advertising breakfast and lunch specials. The restaurant, now demolished, was located on 1701 San Jacinto Boulevard.
Date: April 10, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Salon Chair for Children]

Photograph of hairdresser salon chair for children. The chair is designed like a merry-go-round animal figure in the shape of a seal. It can be seen sitting on a light colored floor with a matching light colored paneled wall in the background.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dining Couple at Stage Coach Inn]

Photograph of a staged couple posing at the Stage Coach Inn at a dining table set with plates and dinnerware. The couple can be seen looking up towards a waiter standing next to the table. An atrium with skylights and a very large tree can be seen in the background. The ceiling has a noticeably rustic design where prominent wooden beams can be seen.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gun Cabinet]

Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Workers Installing Roof]

Photograph of Oliver Roofing workers in hard hats using machines to disperse gravel and hot tar on a flat roof. Three workers can be seen pushing two of the cart machines in the background. Another can be seen pushing the third cart in the foreground as steam from the tar trails out. Another man wearing sunglasses and clean clothing can be seen holding a rolled up piece of paper to the right in the foreground.
Date: April 22, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Model with Engine]

Photograph of a woman posing next to an engine on a table for Powered Products of Texas. She can be seen winking and making the "OK" sign with her hand. She is wearing a high waisted bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on the fabric and a pair of dark high heels.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Artist Sculpting]

Photograph of artist, Charles Umlauf, in the middle of sculpting a bust of a man with a bow tie. The artist is standing to the left of the large bust, wearing a t-shirt and holding a sculpting tool. The back ground is a solid, dark color.
Date: April 10, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stage Coach Inn Couple by Window]

Photograph of a model couple posing by a large window with a view of a pool outside at the Stage Coach Inn. A tall, stone fire place can be seen to the left along with a large, potted plant. A group of dainty dining tables and chairs can be seen to the right, and a striped couch and matching chair can be seen in the foreground to the left. Oval pendant lights can be seen hanging from the ceiling above.
Date: April 14, 1962
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

[All Faiths Chapel Entrance]

Photograph of the interior of the All Faiths Chapel where a large, stained glass, window feature can be seen. The photo is taken from behind one of the wooden church pews near the chapel's entrance. A wall that consists of wooden, geometric shapes can be seen below the large window. The entrance that can be seen at the center of the wall is a unique half hexagonal shape. Two geometric pendant lights can be seen hanging from the ceiling above.
Date: April 12, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple Posing in Stagecoach]

Photograph of a couple riding in a stagecoach and posing for the camera in a graveled area. The coach is drawn by two horses who are at a standstill for the photo. The driver is dressed in western clothes, with dark pants, a plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat. The couple are each looking out a window of the coach and looking at each other. Trees can be seen throughout the background.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Homes Under Construction]

Photograph of two rows of houses under various stages of construction and a simple dirt road that divides the two rows. Five houses can be prominently seen to the right of the road and four can be seen on the left. A person can be seen standing in the bed of a truck parked at the right foremost home, working on the roof in some way. Three more vehicles can be seen parked in front of different homes to the left.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[All Faiths Chapel Interior]

Photograph of the interior of a steep, A-framed building called the All Faiths Chapel. The photo is taken from the front of the church, looking back towards the entrance. Several long, wooden pews can be seen on either side of the chapel aisle, and a massive stained glass, window feature can be seen on the back wall. The roof design includes skylight windows where the to side of the roof are meant to join, which can partially be seen at the top of the photo. The entrance that can be seen in the back ground has an unusual, half hexagonal design.
Date: April 12, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Models with Motorized Cart]

Photograph of two women posing to advertise a motorized cart for Powered Products of Texas. The cart can be seen with no roof or doors, and only three wheels and a single front seat. A large package can be seen in the carts carrier bed in the back. The woman seated in the cart can be seen wearing a bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on it. The woman standing to the left of the cart has on a dark, one-piece swimsuit. Both are wearing high heels.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Roof Installation]

Photograph of workers in hard hats preparing a roof with tar and gravel for installation. Three workers can be seen operating a machine in the background.Two men in hard hats and sunglasses can be seen in the foreground looking at a large schematic or plan on paper.
Date: April 22, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Model in Golf Cart]

Photograph of a woman wearing a cowgirl hat, dark one-piece swimsuit, and dark high heels while posing in the seat of a motorized golf cart. The car can be seen with three wheels, no doors, and a small roof with tassel trim. A set of golf clubs can be seen in the back of the cart.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children's Salon Chair]

Photograph of a salon chair for children that resembles a merry-go-round animal in the form of a frog. The chair sits on a light colored floor with matching paneled wall in the background. Just above the paneling in the background, a wallpaper print with sailboats can be seen.
Date: April 19, 1986
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

[Housing and Construction Site]

Photograph of a housing development site for the Air Conditioned Village, taken from the junction of two roads. In the foreground, a house with a sign in front can be seen along with two vehicles parked in the yard to the left of the building. On the road to the left, a car is parked with its driver's side door open. A truck with a tank and several more houses can be seen in the background.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Recreation Department]

Photograph of the City of Austin Recreation Department building on an open lawn. Two sidewalks can be seen leading to the building from the left and right, and a row of garden plants can be seen around the building's perimeter. The building has a glass front entrance and a wall protruding out to the right with the department's name on it. What look to be power line poles with stadium lights can be seen in the background behind the building, and a tree can be partially seen in the left foreground.
Date: April 6, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History