[Frances McNeese Archer standing with car]

Photograph of Frances McNeese Archer wearing her Round Rock High School football letter sweater, and standing on a Model A in 1939. She claimed that "seven of us rode to school in that car".
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Pier Construction Near U.S. Hwy 74]

Photograph of pier construction near U.S. Highway 74 in Williamson County. Within the photograph the construction is visble with a crane behind the tall structure. In the background of the photo is a wooded landscape.
Date: 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Raymond Preslar

Photograph of Raymond Preslar leaning against parking sign. Mr. Preslar was partners with Robert Hewitt in the Preslar & Hewitt Drugs, 323 N. Main Street, Taylor. Can faintly see the cotton sign and a traffic signal in background.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Robert Hewitt

Photograph of Robert Hewitt wearing a hat. Mr. Hewitt was partners with Raymond Preslar in the Preslar & Hewitt Drugs, 323 N. Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Hewitt appears to be standing under the store sign.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Construction Equipment]

Photograph of various construction equipment on a construction site.
Date: February 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dirt Road #5]

Photograph of an unknown dirt road. To the left side of the road there are multiple cars around a small building structure. To the right there are open empty fields and one car parked on the shoulder of the road.
Date: February 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Roadside Park on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of roadside park on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2. Shows grove of trees shading picnic tables, low masonry walls and a parked car.
Date: March 3, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Roadside Park on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of roadside park on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2. Shows grove of trees shading picnic tables, barbecue grill and a parked car.
Date: March 3, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Roadside Park on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of roadside park on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2. Shows grove of trees shading picnic tables, barbecue grill and a parked car.
Date: March 3, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Williamson Creek Bridge, Looking West]

Photograph of the Williamson Creek Bridging looking west. On either side of the bridge are trees that have no leaves and in the background are open fields of land. Text on the back reads "Looking west at Williamson Creek Bridge on U. S. Hwy 290 Blanco Co.".
Date: April 4, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. View southward to the old North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows partial view of Conoco gas station on the right and very distant Williamson County courthouse dome.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. Before construction of detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows trees and undergrowth in the riverbed.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. Before construction of detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows detour site north from Station 11-00.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. Before construction of detour bridge across the North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows detour site north from Station 13. Shows riverbed.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Excavation Near the San Gabriel River]

Photograph of the excavation near the San Gabriel River. Within the image there is areas of empty land with large trees spaced throughout. In the background on the right a construction crane is next to a mound of dirt.
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[South San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of detour site north from Station 3-00 before construction of new bridge on Federal Aid Project 140-b (9) Job 15. On U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation.)
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[South San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of detour between Stations 0 & 3 before construction of new bridge. It will be replaced by Federal Aid Project 140-b (9) Job 15. On U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation.)
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[South San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of South San Gabriel River detour bridge site before construction. It will be replaced by Federal Aid Project 140-b (9) Job 15. On U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation.)
Date: April 5, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Gravel Pit]

Photograph of a gravel pit at the San Gabriel River. Above the pit is a large construction crane with workers inside. Behind the crane is other construction equipment and workers.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Washing Plant at San Gabriel River]

Photograph of washing plant and equipment at the San Gabriel River. Behind the construction equipment large trees are visible.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Washing Plant at San Gabriel River #2]

Photograph of the washing plant at San Gabriel River. In the foreground of the equipment is one worker and animal. In the background of the equipment are large trees.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. The old North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows asphalt surface, pedestrian sidewalk and trucks on the bridge.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Bridge on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of Federal Aid Project 260 (2) Job 16. The old North San Gabriel River on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows oblique view of bridge and trees and brushy growth in the river bed.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North San Gabriel River Detour on U.S. Highway 81]

Photograph of Photograph of FAP 260 (2) Job 16. Detour site north from Station 17-50 before construction on temporary North San Gabriel River bridge on U.S. Highway 81 also known as Highway 2 (old designation). Shows cars and business to the left of the riverbed.
Date: April 11, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History