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D. N. Leathers I History Project Report (open access)

D. N. Leathers I History Project Report

Report discussing the history of a public housing project located in the "Northside" area of Corpus Christi, "to document the 28 buildings of the D. N. Leathers I public housing campus as well as how those buildings fit into the historic context of public housing nationally and locally. The culture of D. N. Leathers I in the 1940s through the 1960s is also included through the perceptions of the persons who contributed their oral history to the project" (p. 2).
Date: June 2017
Creator: Smith, C. Lynn
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Northside History Collection of Photos (open access)

Northside History Collection of Photos

Compilation of images and scanned photographs owned by community members that document the history of the "Northside" area of Corpus Christi, with a timeline of important events. This document serves as a component of supplemental research during planning for the rebuilding of the harbor bridge at U.S. 181.
Date: 2017
Creator: Smith, C. Lynn
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Northside History Project: Oral History Transcript Collection (open access)

Northside History Project: Oral History Transcript Collection

Compilation of edited transcripts for a series of oral histories related to the history of the "Northside" area of Corpus Christi from people who have lived or operated businesses there.
Date: 2017
Creator: Smith, C. Lynn
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Northside History Project Report (open access)

Northside History Project Report

Final report documenting the archival research about the "Northside" area of Corpus Christi along with information and images gathered from community members through oral histories and open houses. This report serves as a component of supplemental research during planning for the rebuilding of the harbor bridge at U.S. 181.
Date: 2017
Creator: Smith, C. Lynn
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge Flood Damage]

Photograph of the east frontage road of Interstate 35 at Berry Creek, looking west. Erosion is visible in the base and pavement at north end of Berry Creek low-water structure. Date of flood: May 16, 1959
Date: May 19, 1965
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge Flood Damage]

East frontage road Interstate 35, Berry Creek. Looking east showing erosion at north end of Berry Creek Low Water Structure. Date of Flood: May 16, 1965. Two men are standing on damaged area.
Date: May 19, 1965
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge Flood Damage]

East frontage road Interstate 37 Berry Creek. Date of Flood: May 16, 1965. At south end of Berry Creek Low Water Structure showing erosion of base and surfacing.
Date: May 19, 1965
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16 on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Construction stage shows forms after placing concrete pier number 2, Berry Creek bridge.
Date: July 18, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 showing crumpling of truss and barricades at the rear of the bridge. A man is stooped to examine the truss at the bridge deck.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 showing crumpling of truss. Detail of the upper half of the truss.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 showing crumpling of truss. Detail of damage shows partial view of the dedication plaque beginning: J.D. Fauntleroy, State Highway Engineer.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 showing a detail of the crumpled truss included sheered and twisted metal and breaks in the structure.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 showing a detail of the crumpled truss included sheered and twisted metal and breaks in the structure.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81. Shows bent and broken metal truss elements.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of damage to Berry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 showing a detail of the crumpled truss included sheered and twisted metal and breaks in the structure.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brushy Street at MKT Spur in Georgetown]

Photograph of U.S. Highway 81 (Highway 2) at MKT Spur grade crossing in Georgetown. Also known as Brushy Street.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brushy Street at Ninth Street in Georgetown]

Photograph of U.S. Highway 81 (Highway 2) known as Brushy Street in Georgetown. At intersection with Ninth Street looking south. Includes automobiles, J.D. Thompson Garage, Sinclair and Mobil gas stations.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brushy Street at Ninth Street in Georgetown]

Photograph of U.S. Highway 81 (Highway 2) known as Brushy Street in Georgetown. At intersection with Ninth Street looking south. Includes automobiles, J.D. Thompson Garage, Sinclair and Mobil gas stations.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brushy Street in Georgetown]

Photograph of U.S. Highway 81 (Highway 2) known as Brushy Street in Georgetown. View of sidewalks and tree-shaded neighborhood.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brushy Street in Georgetown]

Photograph of U.S. Highway 81 (Highway 2) known as Brushy Street in Georgetown. Focus is not sharp.
Date: March 3, 1937
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brushy Street looking north in Georgetown]

Photograph of U.S. Highway 81 (Highway 2) known as Brushy Street in Georgetown. Looking north.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction on U.S. Highway 79]

Photograph of construction on U.S. Highway 79 (previously Highway 43) in Williamson County, Texas. A Marion shovel in the background is loading gravel base course with 1 1/4 yard and there are two dump trucks on the right of the photograph carrying the gravel. Several workers are visible near the shovel. Text on back of photograph reads: "Hy. 43 Wilson Co. Proj. 204, Loading gravel Base material with 1 1/4 yd. Marion shovel rented from Joe Mocken, Austin, Summer 1936."
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction on U.S. Highway 79]

Dumping base course through Thrall on U.S. Highway 79 in Williamson County. Includes automobile, dump truck, distant water tower.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of construction of sidewalks on Brushy Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 in Williamson County.
Date: March 21, 1952
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History