Dewey G. Mears Photograph Archive - 91 Matching Results

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[Air Conditioned Village Celebration Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of part of the dedication ceremony for the Air Conditioned Village. In the foreground, dozens of onlookers watch as a photographer snaps a photo of several men in cowboy hats riding on horseback past a covered wagon. In the background, dozens of vehicles can be seen parked on the side of a road and in the field beyond. Many buildings can be seen beyond the cars in the distance.
Date: June 2, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Air Conditioned Village Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of a ceremony being held for the completion of the Air Conditioned Village construction project. A man in a sheriff's uniform is pointing a gun at a log of melting ice resting on stacks of bricks while two men in suits stand on each side of him. Several other men in casual business attire look on in the background, many under the shade of a building's roof to the left. More men around a vehicle can be seen in the background to the right.
Date: June 2, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Air Conditioned Village Information Center]

Description: Photograph of four men in front of the information center for the completed Air Conditioned Village housing development. To their right is a large sign with information about the village, its sponsors, and developers. Another person in dark clothing can be partially seen just behind the right of the sign.
Date: June 2, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[American Bank Exterior]

Description: Photograph of a tall, mirrored-window building housing the American Bank. The building stands on the corner of West 6th Street and Colorado Street. An empty intersection can be seen in the foreground, and two low, light colored buildings can be seen to the left of the building. A parking lot with several trees can be seen to the right.
Date: June 24, 1978
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.269135 -97.744952
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Artist with Painting]

Description: Photograph of artist, Sheila Lichacz, standing next to her painting for a publicity photo. The large painting of several pots can be seen to her right. The artist can be seen smiling and standing to the left. She is wearing a long, puffy sleeved, plaid dress and light colored, open toed shoes.
Date: June 15, 1983
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of an Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The photo is taken from across a street, where several vehicles can be seen parked in front of the building. Windows can be seen along the length of the building, and near an entrance in the mid ground, two people can be seen walking. The air traffic control tower can be seen rising above the terminal in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport at Night]

Description: Photograph of an airplane on the tarmac of the Austin Municipal Airport at night. The airport and air traffic control tower can be seen lit up in the back ground. To the right, a gated pathway with an awning can be seen leading from the plane area back to the airport. The plane to the left has two propeller engines, and a car can be seen parked under the plane's left wing. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport Courtyard]

Description: Photograph taken in the courtyard of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The air traffic control tower can be seen prominently in the distance, rising over the building, and the roof-line overhanging the courtyard has a unique geometric design. Glass windows can be seen around the perimeter of the mostly empty grassy lot. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport Interior]

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport where an open corridor can be seen with seating areas to the left and right. A man can be seen sitting to the left next to one of the many windows, and a woman can be seen sitting against the wall to the right. In the background, several shop signs can be seen in a few display windows, and to the right, three men in uniforms can be seen standing in a smaller room. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport Interior View]

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport with a wall of windows seen to the right, showing a view of the tarmac outside. In the area left of the windows is a seating area, where two people can be seen sitting in chairs. In the foreground to the right are glass exit doors with a sign above that reads, " To Planes". The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport Tarmac]

Description: Photograph of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal taken from the tarmac. In the foreground, a plane can be seen to the right with two men working near it, and to the left, several long awnings can be seen leading back to the airport with light poles placed over them. The air traffic control tower can be seen in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Austin Municipal Airport Ticket Desk]

Description: Photograph of a ticket desk area in the Austin Municipal Airport, where several people with suitcases can be seen waiting at the desk while attendants assist them. Signs with maps and arrival times can be seen on the wall behind the desk. A long sign advertising different airlines can be seen above the desk area. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Band Entertaining People at a Barbecue]

Description: Photograph of four men entertaining people at a barbecue hosted by the Carusos. One member is playing an accordion, one member is playing a violin, one member is playing a guitar, and the final member is playing an upright bass. There is another man in the background listening.
Date: June 13, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Barbecue Ad]

Description: Photograph of a plate of barbecued ribs and side dishes surrounded by horseshoes, horseshoeing equipment, and a background construction of barbed wire and fence post, all seen on a burlap surface.
Date: June 1, 1978
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Bowling Center]

Description: Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the front of a bowling center. The drawing is an aerial view from the southwest and the building, located on Burnet Road, features a prominent sign on a large portico that has a vehicle underneath it. A single car is parked in the parking lot, and two figures are drawn walking near the building.
Date: June 11, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Building in Hill]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a the Northwest Recreation Center that appears to be partially built into the side of a hill. A set of glass doors can be seen at the first floor entrance and two stairways that flank the entrance can be seen leading up to the exterior of the second level. A grassy lawn can be seen in the foreground, along with a sidewalk that can be seen from near the bottom left of the photo to the bottom center.
Date: June 29, 1983
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.333730 -97.751898
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Caruso Family at a Table]

Description: Photograph of the Caruso family sitting at a table at the family barbecue. They are sitting at a long table, and there is a truck in the background. Some family members are looking at the camera, and one person at the head of the table is looking away from the camera.
Date: June 13, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Caruso Family Barbecue]

Description: Photograph of the Caruso family barbecue. Some people are eating off a long table extending from a pick-up truck, and there is a man playing a violin, entertaining others.
Date: June 13, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Clowns]

Description: Photograph of a group of five clowns dressed up and posed on a stage. Three clowns can be seen sitting in the front row while the other two stand in the back. They appear to be sitting on suitcase props, with another suitcase seen posed in the front that is labeled with the name of their clown troop.
Date: June 11, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Club Dining Area]

Description: Photograph of the Capitol Club interior, located at 709 Congress Avenue. Two plants and a partial partition wall flank the entrance-way in the foreground. The room is filled with light colored tables paired with dark chairs. A curved bar with bar stools can be seen in right background with an art deco light fixture hanging above. A darkened passage-way can be seen in the background.
Date: June 26, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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