[Interior of the Texas DPS Building]

Photograph of the interior of the Texas Department of Public Safety building, located at 5805 North Lamar Boulevard. In the bottom left corner of the image is a desk with chairs around it, and there is a large staircase wrapping around the room.
Date: January 27, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An Exterior View of a Texas Department of Public Safety Building]

Photograph of an exterior view of a Texas Department Public Safety building. It is a two-story building with large plate glass windows and the words "Texas Department of Public Safety" on the side.
Date: January 27, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home with Pool]

Photograph of the backyard of a two story home with a swimming pool that can be seen in the foreground with a rocky walking surface surrounding it. A large bush to the left, and in the background, a balcony wraps around the second floor with a few chairs on it, and a seating area with an outdoor kitchen can be seen beneath the balcony in the shade. Three palm trees and a wooden fence can be seen to the right.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Kitchen]

Photograph of a kitchen with an attached desk area in the left foreground. A bar with a sink can be seen coming off the kitchen counter to the left into the center of the room. Jars of spices can be seen lined along the window above the left kitchen counter and both a kettle and glass coffee maker can be seen on the counter's stove top. An oven can be seen built into the cabinets on the wall to the right.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dining Room Table]

Photograph of a dining area with a wooden table and dining chairs. Two windows can be seen beyond the dining table, with the one on the right curtained. To the right of the windows is a small table on wheels that can be seen along with three art pieces on the wall above it. To the left is a small cabinet area with a tiled back-splash. In the foreground is a brick seating area with a cushioned top and a rug.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home Exterior with Car]

Photograph of the exterior of a home that features unique geometric structures within its architecture, including a large, flat awning structure for cars that can be seen in the foreground. Two vehicles can be seen parked under the awning structure, one white and one dark, and a ramp can be seen leading up to a door to the house in the background. Two small trees can be seen in front of the building, and a rocky slope can be seen in the right foreground.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Outdoor Kitchen]

Photograph of an outdoor kitchen and seating area on a patio beneath a balcony. Along the brick wall to left, a mantle with plants, a fireplace, cabinets, and a stove with a kettle can all be seen. On the back wall, several picture frames are hung above an outdoor dining table that is set with plates and cups. A fence and plants can be seen in the background, and a large empty pot can be seen to the right near the balcony's support beams. A lounge chair and a glass table can be seen in the foreground.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home Interior Living Room]

Photograph of a living room interior in a mid-century modern home with a piano that can be seen in the left foreground, and a seating area with two coffee tables can be seen over the back of a sofa to the right. A large, brick fireplace takes up the center of the room, where a cushioned seat can be seen to the right of the hearth. To the left of the fireplace wall are a chair, stool, and small rug on the floor, and beyond them is a pass-through window showing a partial view of the kitchen.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mid-Century Living Room]

Photograph of a tile floor living room with large windows along the right side that show a view of palm trees. A piano can be seen in the right foreground and a chair with a stool and rug to the left. Five sofas and chairs of different styles can be seen through out the rest of the room, along with coffee and end tables with two lamps. The floor is a light colored tile and exposed beams can be seen on the ceiling.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home Bedroom]

Photograph of a bedroom with a windowed wall and two single beds that can be seen against the wall to the right with a table and two lamp sconces between them. In the left foreground is a dresser with framed photographs and knickknacks. Beyond the dresser in the left corner, a tray stand and a low table with a globe and tall lamp can be seen. A decorative wall and a narrow gravel area can be seen through the window wall.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History