[San Gabriel Flood]

View of drift (brush and debris) caught on piers of South San Gabriel River bridge at Georgetown on U.S. Highway 81 after flood.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[San Gabriel Flood]

View of brush and debris caught on piers of South San Gabriel River bridge at Georgetown on U.S. Highway 81 after flood. Also shows damage to riprap.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[San Gabriel Flood]

View of drift (brush and debris) caught on piers of North San Gabriel River bridge at Georgetown on U.S. Highway 81 after flood.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[San Gabriel River Flood]

Riprap destroyed along South San Gabriel River bridge at Georgetown on U.S. Highway 81 after flood April 1957.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. Detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River under construction on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2(old designation).
Date: April 27, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. Construction of detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2(old designation).
Date: April 27, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. Detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River under construction on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2(old designation).
Date: April 27, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Project in Bastrop County]

Photograph of the east end of a construction project in Bastrop County. A fence marks the closure of a dirt road with two sings that read "road closure" and "detour". To the left side of the photo is a billboard with a woman for the drink Pearl.
Date: April 17, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of West End Project]

Photograph of the west end of a construction project in Bastrop County. A wooden fence encloses the construction area with signs reading "road closed", "detour" and "slow". Behind the fence is empty fields with a tree line visible in the distance.
Date: April 17, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Barricades]

Photograph of barricades at the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets in Taylor, Texas. On the left side of the road trees cover the sides of buildings. To the right telephone poles line the street with buildings and more trees in the background. On the barricades there is a sign reading "road closure".
Date: April 12, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Barricades at East End of Project]

Photograph of barricades at the east end of a project in Williamson county. On the barricade is a sign that reads "road closed". In the background various buildings are visible.
Date: April 12, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Barricades at Intersection]

Photograph of barricades at the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets in Taylor, Texas. Various trees and buildings are visible throughout the background. To the right is a road barricade with signs that read "road closure" and "detour". On the left side is a welcoming sign for Taylor.
Date: April 12, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Detour in East End]

Photograph of the beginning of a road detour in the east end of a project. Two roads meet at an intersect where the detour starts. At the end of one road is a barricade blocking incoming traffic. In the background are empty fields and telephone poles. There is one sign to the right that reads "Detour 3 1/2 mi. long. Drive Slow".
Date: April 12, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. The old North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows asphalt surface, pedestrian sidewalk and trucks on the bridge.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. The old North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows oblique view of bridge and trees and brushy growth in the river bed.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. Detour site north from Station 17-50 before construction on temporary North San Gabriel River bridge on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows cars and business to the left of the riverbed.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Old South San Gabriel River Bridge]

Photograph of the Old South San Gabriel River Bridge.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[South San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Old South San Gabriel River truss bridge which was completed in 1882 by Chicago Bridge Company. It will be replaced by Federal Aid Project 140-b (9) Job 15. On U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation.)
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[South San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Old South San Gabriel River truss bridge which was completed in 1882 by Chicago Bridge Company. It will be replaced by Federal Aid Project 140-b (9) Job 15. On U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation.)
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Gravel Pit]

Photograph of a gravel pit at the San Gabriel River. Above the pit is a large construction crane with workers inside. Behind the crane is other construction equipment and workers.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Washing Plant at San Gabriel River]

Photograph of washing plant and equipment at the San Gabriel River. Behind the construction equipment large trees are visible.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Washing Plant at San Gabriel River #2]

Photograph of the washing plant at San Gabriel River. In the foreground of the equipment is one worker and animal. In the background of the equipment are large trees.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. View southward to the old North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows partial view of Conoco gas station on the right and very distant Williamson County courthouse dome.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. Before construction of detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows trees and undergrowth in the riverbed.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History