Basement of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of the basement hall of the Texas State Capitol. Columns support the ceiling in some places. A group of tourists, mostly made up of children, walk down the hall with their backs turned. A man in a blue shirt and a tie walks in the opposite direction. On the far right side, a wall has pictures of the governors of Texas.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cannon at the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a cannon in front of the Texas State Capitol. It has two very large black wheels, and appears to be made of copper or bronze. There are several cars parked in the background.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol. The writing on the base says, "Presented to the Republic of Texas by Maj. Gen. T. J. Chambers, 1836."
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canon at the Texas State Capitol, by south entrance

Photograph of a canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol. The base that it is bolted to reads, "Presented to the Republic of Texas by Maj. Gen. T. J. Chambers, 1836."
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of a doorway inside the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of an elaborate doorway inside the Texas State Capitol. A man sits on a bench to the left of the doorway.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds

Photograph of a detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds. It is black wrought iron fencing with golden Lone Stars. There are cars parked beyond the fence, and the base of a monument can be seen in the background.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol. There is a glass panel above the door which reads "State Treasury". A person stands in front of the doorway.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dome of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of the interior of the Dome of the Texas State Capitol. There is a Lone Star on the ceiling with "TEXAS" written between the points.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dome of the Texas State Capitol from the underground annex

Photograph of the Texas State Capitol as shot from the underground annex.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dome of the Texas State Capitol from the underground annex

Photograph of the Dome of the Texas State Capitol from the underground annex.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry door to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives building

Photograph of the detail of the entry doorway to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives Building. A sign above the doorway reads "Lorenzo de Zavala", and a panel of green glass is set into the wall above it.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Heroes of the Alamo Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of the Heroes of the Alamo Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. It was erected in 1891 and designed by J. S. Clark. A cannon can be seen to the right, and a woman sits under the monument.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hood's Texas Brigade Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of Hood's Texas Brigade Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. It was erected in 1910, and has a bronze sculpture by Pompeo Coppini.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Looking up the south face of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph looking up the south face of the Texas State Capitol.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plaque on Terry's Texas Rangers Monument at the Texas State Capitol

Plaque on the Terry's Texas Rangers Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Remember the Alamo Seal at the Texas State Capitol

Floor seal in the Texas State Capitol
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Seal in the underground annex of the Texas State Capitol

Seal on the floor of the Texas State Capitol in the underground annex area.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

South face of the Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol, south face
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Statue of Sam Houston inside the Texas State Capitol

Sculpture of Sam Houston inside the Texas State Capitol
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side. This monument was erected in 1907, and the bronze sculpture is by Pompeo Coppini.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, south-facing side

Terry's Texas Rangers memorial on Texas State Capitol grounds, south-facing side. Sculpted by Pompeo Coppini, and erected in 1907.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Capitol

Photograph of the south face of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. The entrance is under a large arch and there is a dome on the top of the building. The Texas state flag and United States flag are flying above the arch. People are visible in front of the building.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol. Photo taken from the visitor's center.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History