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Chain-Steamer.

Description: Patent for a chain steamer that has an improved means of propulsion with a uniform speed despite a changing current. It does not allow the boat to laterally deflect. It is especially meant to be used with tow boats that travel on fast-moving, shallow streams. It can be used to move ferry boats across fast-moving rivers as well.
Date: February 7, 1893
Creator: Pfeifer, Edmund I. & Pfeifer, Eduard A.
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Wading Above the Falls

Description: Photograph of three people wading in Bull Creek. They are wearing swimsuits and the person in the middle is wearing a swim cap. Brushy hills are in the background behind them.
Date: July 31, 1936
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The Falls of Bull Creek]

Description: Photograph of the falls of Bull Creek. The text on the back of the photo reads, "The high falls near 'Slanting Rock' swimming hole in upper Bull Creek. This shows about half of the falls."
Date: July 25, 1936
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Colorado River Flood]

Description: Photograph of the 1935 Texas flood of the Colorado River. The photograph was taken of Congress Avenue from the south. The Capitol building can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: June 15, 1935
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