FY 1997-99 Transportation Improvement Program: San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Area (open access)

FY 1997-99 Transportation Improvement Program: San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Area

The Transportation Improvement Program outlines a plan of federally assisted transportation projects that will be implemented over a three year period in the San Antonio - Bexar County area.
Date: April 22, 1996
Creator: San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Submarine Telescope. (open access)

Submarine Telescope.

Patent for submarine telescope using a pair of longitudinal tubes, mounted lens, rigid rods, electric light bulb, and chains for securing to the boat. Intended as useful improvements to submarine telescopes with the objection to assist in locating submerged objects. Accompanied with illustrations.
Date: April 22, 1919
Creator: Armstrong, William S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Culvert. (open access)

Culvert.

Patent for metal road culvert improvements. Light weight, but sturdy, interlocking metal sheets are used. They can be stacked for cheaper and easier shipping. The culvert allows large amounts of water to flow through.
Date: April 22, 1913
Creator: Youngblood, David Franklin
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History