Steam shovel in Barton Springs

View of construction of the pool at Barton Springs. A steam shovel and construction equipment.
Date: March 26, 1926
Creator: Jordan Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Policeman directing traffic

Officer O. G. Hill directing traffic at 6th and Congress while holding a large umbrella.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St. David's Hospital]

Exterior of the St. David's Hospital building at 606 W. 17th. Building is now the Rio House Apartments.
Date: February 16, 1929
Creator: Jordan Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dedication of the Municipal Airport]

People on a stage listening to a man speaking into a microphone.
Date: 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

East Avenue looking south from 12th St. after paving project

Looking south along East Avenue (now I-35) from 12th St. after a paving project. St. Edward's University can be seen on the horizon.
Date: 1930
Creator: Ellison Photo Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

South Congress Avenue looking north

South Congress looking north towards the Capitol.
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Ellison Photo Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Travis County Courthouse under construction]

Exterior of the Courthouse in the final stage of construction. Sign in foreground details contractors used.
Date: 1930/1931
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Downtown Austin and Capitol

Photograph of downtown looking northwest from south of the river.
Date: 1930/1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Unpaved Nineteenth Street

Nineteenth Street looking east before street paving. Waller Creek bridge in view. Photo reads, "Asutin Street Paving, Soutwest Bitulithic Co., Contractor, H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer."
Date: 1930-07-19~
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

East Avenue looking south at 8th St. during paving project

Looking south along East Avenue (now I-35) from 8th St. during a paving project. St. Edward's University can be seen on the horizon.
Date: September 3, 1930
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nineteenth Street looking east

Nineteenth Street looking east after street paving. Waller Creek bridge in view. Photo reads, "Asutin Street Paving, Soutwest Bitulithic Co., Contractor, H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer."
Date: 1930-10-31~
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

East Avenue looking south at 8th St. after paving project

Looking south along East Avenue (now I-35) from 8th St. after a paving project. St. Edward's University can be seen on the horizon.
Date: November 1, 1930
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Travis County Courthouse under construction]

Exterior of the Courthouse under construction. "Progress Photo No. 4."
Date: November 21, 1930
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cornerstone of Travis County Courthouse]

Group photograph of men and building under construction.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Jordan-Ellison Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tax Collector's Office]

The Tax Collector's office inside the Travis County Courthouse.
Date: 1931
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Travis County Clerk's Office

County Clerk's office inside the Travis County Courthouse.
Date: 1931
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Travis County Commisioner's Court]

The Commissioner's Court inside the Travis County Courthouse.
Date: 1931
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Travis County Courthouse Courtroom]

Courtroom inside the Travis County Courthouse.
Date: 1931
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Travis County Courthouse

Exterior of the Courthouse with cars parked in the parking lot.
Date: June 18, 1931
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Waller Creek Bridge at Twelfth Street

Waller Creek bridge at 12th St. looking south. The creek, though running swiftly, is low.
Date: January 30, 1932
Creator: Ellison Photo Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Ranger Captains]

Four men standing behind a seated man on a porch. Back reads: "Texas Ranger Captains. Seated: Captain Dan Roberts. Standing L to R: Captain J. A. Brooks, Adjutant General W. W. Sterling, former Ranger Captain Frank A Hamer and Captain John R. Hughes."
Date: August 30, 1932
Creator: Ellison Photo Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

East Avenue

East Avenue below 3rd St. before the street was paved.
Date: 1933
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[East Avenue unpaved]

East Avenue (now IH-35) from 8th to 10th streets looking north.
Date: 1933
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Guadalupe and 38th St.

Guadalupe Street looking south from 38th St. before paving project. Jimmyville Ice Cream on the east side of the street.
Date: 1933
Creator: Jordan-Ellison
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History