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[Arthur Murray Dance Studio Sign]

Photograph of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio sign protruding from the building. There are people walking on the street underneath the sign, and a line of cars parked on the street to the left.
Date: December 17, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bakery Worker]

Photograph of an Austin Baking Company factory worker operating the knobs for a machine. He stands to the right of the photo and is wearing a light colored shirt, apron at the waist, and a cap with the name of the bakery printed on the side. An industrial catwalk can be seen hanging from above in the background.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Band Playing on Stage]

Photograph of three member of a band playing instruments at an amateur contest on a stage at St. Edward's University. Two are holding guitars, and one is holding an accordion.
Date: December 9, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Barn Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of a rustic, country themed restaurant called, The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. The building is designed to look like an old barn building, and a porch, windows, and entrance can be seen on what would be considered the side of said barn. A tree can be seen near-center in the foreground, and two vehicles can be seen parked to the right.
Date: December 2, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Barn Restaurant]

Photograph of the interior of a rustic themed restaurant called The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Dining tables with light colored tablecloths and dark chairs can be seen in the foreground. Wood paneled walls and beams can be seen throughout the room, and a stone fire place area can be seen in the center of the room, separating the kitchen and another portion of the dining area.
Date: December 2, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bread on Conveyor]

Photograph of several conveyor belts carrying loaves of bread through the Austin Baking Company factory. Various steps, ladders, and machinery can be seen amidst the conveyors, and fluorescent lights can be seen hanging from above.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chef Cooking in the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]

Photograph of a cook preparing food in the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. There is a large can opener in the foreground attached to the counter, and four large fridges on the right side of the photo.
Date: December 2, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Convict Hill Restaurant]

Photograph of the interior of Convict Hill restaurant. In the foreground, a waitress in a short dress can be seen holding menus and gesturing at a food cart filled with iced steak cuts, along with a wine bottle and glass of wine. Wooden tables set with silverware can be seen throughout the restaurant, and various western paintings can be seen hanging on the wall.
Date: December 11, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple Dancing in a Gymnasium]

Photograph of two people dancing in the middle of a ballroom at St. Edward's University. The man is wearing a dark-colored suit, and the woman is wearing a dark-colored dress.There are other couples dancing in the background behind them.
Date: December 13, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Driskill Renovation]

Photograph of the Driskill Hotel under renovation. The photo is taken with a view of the southeastern corner, and scaffolding can be seen covering the face of the building at the southern, main entrance. The building is four stories tall, with a Greek Revival facade in the architecture. Cars can be seen driving towards the left on the street in the foreground.
Date: December 9, 1983
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drive-Thru Restaurant]

Photograph of a Holiday House drive-through restaurant with a man in a car can be seen in the foreground pressing a "place order" button. The restaurant can be seen in the background with a drive-through window and large awning, with another car seen stopped at the window.
Date: December 27, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[English Classroom]

Photograph of a group of middle school children in an English classroom La Grange Middle School. The photo is taken from the back of the classroom, where the students can be seen from behind, sitting at desks in rows. A window with closed blinds can be seen on the wall to the left, and a closed door can be seen on the right wall. In the background, a chalkboard can be seen on the wall, and a teacher can be seen sitting at a desk facing the students.
Date: December 2, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Erwin Center Steel Construction]

Photograph of a portion of the Erwin Center under construction. From the top left corner to the bottom right, a large, flat, rectangular structure constructed from steel beams can be seen. The base of a constructed steel tower made from smaller beams can be seen to the right. A group of workers in hard hats can be seen standing together to the bottom left, and bits of construction materials can be seen scattered in the dirt in the background.
Date: December 19, 1975
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of St. Louis Parish Hall During Construction]

Photograph of St. Louis Parish Hall during construction. There are bricks and various building materials in the foreground.
Date: December 1, 1952
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of the J. C. Bair Store]

Photograph of an exterior view of the J. C. Bair store. It is a two-story building with exterior windows and an entrance with a the name of the store over it.
Date: December 4, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Members of a Band on a Stage]

Photograph of four member of a and playing instruments on a stage. One is playing a tenor saxophone, one is playing the drums, one is playing a trumpet, and the other is playing piano. There is a big star on the wall behind them.
Date: December 17, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Members of a Band on a Stage]

Photograph of four members of a band standing on a stage playing instruments. One is holding a tenor saxophone, one is playing drums, one is playing a trumpet, and the other is playing the piano.
Date: December 9, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Portrait of the Staff of the Chicken Shack]

Photograph of the staff of the Chicken Shack in their uniforms in the dining hall. In the middle of the portrait is a couple in dark-colored suits, presumably the owners.
Date: December 21, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Holiday House Restaurant]

Night time photograph of the exterior of a Spanish revival restaurant building called Holiday House, with wrought iron gates, a tiled roof, and arched windows.The building houses a restaurant, the tall sign of which can be seen brightly lit to the left. An empty parking lot can be seen in the foreground.
Date: December 27, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Industrial Bakery]

Photograph of loaves of bread on a conveyor belt in an industrial bakery at Austin Baking Company (Butterkrust). Rows of fluorescent lights hang overhead and more conveyor belts and machinery can be seen in the foreground. A worker in an apron and hat can be seen beneath the conveyor with the bread. Large, floor to ceiling shelves filled with more loaves of bread can be seen int he background.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Inside of a Cave]

Photograph of a cave at the Longhorn Caverns State Park. There is a group of people standing inside a cave with a park ranger, and one woman is sitting on the wall.
Date: December 7, 1952
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]

Photograph of the interior of the Commodore Perry kitchen. There are two counter tops with a mixer and a scale. There are shelves with cans in the background. There is also an upright saw and a roll of paper towels on the counter.
Date: December 2, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]

Photograph of the interior of the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. There are three pressure cookers and two deep fryers connected to gas lines. There are also two counter carts with pans in the kitchen.
Date: December 2, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of the J. C. Bair Store]

Photograph of an interior view of the J. C. Bair store, located at 103 E 9th Street. There are counters of assorted stationary and ribbons around the store. There is also a register on a counter in the middle of the room, and an engraver behind the register.
Date: December 4, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History