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[Bachman Water Purification Plant Album]

Photo album documenting images of the construction of the Bachman Water Purification Plant in Dallas, Texas.

Date: 1929/1930

Creator: Dallas Water Utilities

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.

Date: 1890

Creator: Corner, William

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

A City Plan for Dallas

Report of the Park Board in Dallas, Texas, including the text of the proposed city plan, called the "Kessler Plan." The plan describes suggested changes to the city including building levees; creating a belt railroad; building a union station; creating freight terminals; organizing a civic center; eliminating railroad grade crossings in downtown districts; extending roads in downtown areas; building parks, parkways, and boulevards; and adding playgrounds throughout the city. The text includes… more

Date: 1911

Creator: Kessler, George E.

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

The Industrial Advantages of Austin, Texas, or Austin Up To Date

This book gives a brief historical overview of Austin, Texas and discusses the impact of the industries on the city, noting the major business enterprises of the time period. Index follows page 91.

Date: 1894

Creator: Austin Board of Trade

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library