[Richard Petri Self-Portrait]

Photographic reproduction of a watercolor self portrait by Richard Petri, who is only visible from the chest up and wearing a suit.
Date: 1852~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baptist Church and Capitol Building]

Photograph of the first church building used by the Baptist Church (left) and the 1853 Capitol building (right).
Date: 1857
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

The 2nd State Capitol

Photograph of the 2nd capitol building for the state of Texas. There is a attached to the bottom right hand corner of the photograph a label that reads "The 2nd State Capital [sic]. Located on the site of the present Capital [sic], Burned in 1881." The land in front of the building is terraced and a pathway extends from the entrance down the terraces.
Date: [1853..1881]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing of the Governor's Mansion]

Photograph of an illustration of the Governor's Mansion in 1856.
Date: 1856
Creator: John P. G. McKenzie
System: The Portal to Texas History

Looking southwest from Governor's Mansion

Looking northwest toward the Quality Shoppe at 1104 Colorado.
Date: 1858/1879
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History