[Aerial Photograph of Round Rock, Texas]

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Black and white aerial photograph of Round Rock, Texas, taken facing south by southwest. US Highway 79 can be seen in the foreground running left to right (west to east) an intersecting with Mays Avenue, which runs from the lower right to the southern horizon in the distance. Downtown Round Rock can be seen in the left center of the photo, and a water tower can be seen in its midst. A note can be seen written on the back reads, "Picture made about 1950" along with Noel Grisham's signature in different colored ink and another scratched out note.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 35 cm.

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Douglas, Neal 1950~.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Round Rock Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 653 times, with 36 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Round Rock Public Library

Where knowledge and community meet to build a better future. Located in Williamson County and established by the Ladies Home Demonstration Club in 1962, the Library proudly serves its dynamic and growing community by providing high quality resources, services, and programs.

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Black and white aerial photograph of Round Rock, Texas, taken facing south by southwest. US Highway 79 can be seen in the foreground running left to right (west to east) an intersecting with Mays Avenue, which runs from the lower right to the southern horizon in the distance. Downtown Round Rock can be seen in the left center of the photo, and a water tower can be seen in its midst. A note can be seen written on the back reads, "Picture made about 1950" along with Noel Grisham's signature in different colored ink and another scratched out note.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 35 cm.

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The back of the photo is stamped: "Round Rock Ind. Sch. Dist. Noel Grisham, Supt. u06 West Anderson Ave. Round Rock, Texas 78664"

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

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  • 1950~

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  • Feb. 20, 2019, 11:02 a.m.

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  • April 26, 2019, 11:58 a.m.

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Douglas, Neal. [Aerial Photograph of Round Rock, Texas], photograph, 1950~; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1121225/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Round Rock Public Library.

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