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[Department Store Lunch Counter]

Description: Photograph of the lunch counter inside of a department store. Visible behind the counter are various machines for soda and ice cream, as well as signs and advertisements. The store is located at 804 Congress Avenue.
Date: April 6, 1956
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Interior View of Sammie's Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of customers sitting at booths in Sammie's Restaurant, located at 5224 Georgetown Road. There is two people sitting at the corner booth in the back, and there is a woman sitting alone two tables forward. There are two people sitting at the fourth table from the back, and at the closest table, there are three women.
Date: June 16, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Family in Kitchen of Watt Watkins Residence]

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. The kitchen is visible, with three family members doing various things. A woman is opening a cabinet, while a man holds an open box of Ritz crackers for a young girl, who is reaching in the box.
Date: October 5, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.318331 -97.745241
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Steak 'N' Stein Diner]

Description: Photograph of a small diner called Steak 'N' Stein with an old neon sign that can be seen on a tall stand to the right. Vehicles can be seen parked front between the building and the street in the foreground, including a Dodge truck and a Volkswagen. A small sign can be seen to the right advertising breakfast and lunch specials. The restaurant, now demolished, was located on 1701 San Jacinto Boulevard.
Date: April 10, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Buffet in Club]

Description: Photograph of an elaborate food-spread for a luau themed buffet in the Westwood Country Club. The decorative food spread, along with a fish-shaped ice sculpture, can be seen in the foreground across a large table. In the background, multiple tall, potted plants can be seen lined along the back wall.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.313695 -97.773231
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Couple at Stage Coach Inn]

Description: Photograph of a staged couple posing at the Stage Coach Inn at a dining table set with plates and dinnerware. The couple can be seen looking up towards a waiter standing next to the table. An atrium with skylights and a very large tree can be seen in the background. The ceiling has a noticeably rustic design where prominent wooden beams can be seen.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.942768 -97.538718
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The Barn Restaurant]

Description: 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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Area and Club Staircase]

Description: Photograph of a dining area within Capitol Club, located at 709 Congress Avenue. Several dining tables with light colored tablecloths can be seen in the foreground. Above the dining area is a chandelier-like light fixture. Several circular art decorations are hanging on the wall to the right, and a half wall that doubles as a planter can be seen dividing the room at the center. In the background beyond the planter, the club's art-deco stairwell can be seen.
Date: June 26, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Convict Hill Interior]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a restaurant named Convict Hill, once located at 6522 East U.S. 290. Many people can be seen at the tables throughout the space and in the background, three patrons can be seen at a salad bar. A waiter can be seen to their left wearing a shirt with the name of the restaurant. In the center left, a wooden support beam can be seen with small shelves wrapped around it to hold steak sauce, water pitchers, etc.
Date: August 7, 1977
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The Barn Exterior in Daytime]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a restaurant called "The Barn", located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Three large buildings can be seen side by side and attached to one another. The first is a cylindrical structure with the words, "Steaks and Seafood", seen painted on. Next, is a barn-like building with the restaurant's name seen on the front. Third, is a building made to appear like a steamboat with the words, "Showboat" and "Port of Austin".
Date: May 26, 1977
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hamburger Shop]

Description: Photograph of a small, square building being used as a hamburger shop called, "Short Stop". The building has a beige and red color scheme with a tile awning roof wrapping the perimeter. A tall lamp post can be seen to the left of the small building, and a white car can be seen parked in the driveway to the right.
Date: May 15, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Dining Area]

Description: Photograph of dining area within the Commodore Perry Hotel filled with people eating and drinking, many in formal attire. A live band can be seen playing on a small stage while a few couples dance. Two waiters in tuxes can be seen, one holding a tray next to the band and one standing arms crossed next to a column to the right. To the left of the dining and dance area is a pool of water, surrounded by columns and a low decorative brick wall. Above the the pool is a disco ball, and a man and woma… more
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.269990 -97.740949
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Children at School Lunch]

Description: Photograph of a small group of school children having lunch at a long table in the Vic Robertson Elementary School cafeteria. The children can be seen at the center left of the room, surrounded by empty tables. Teachers can be seen helping students in the background to the right, along with windows on the back wall through which lunch ladies can be seen in the kitchen.
Date: November 30, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.523749 -97.663456
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Drive Up Food Stand]

Description: Photograph of a small drive up hamburger stand called the Jet Drive Inn, with a large, metal awning roof. Two cars can be seen parked to the left of the stand, where a man and woman stand outside of one with the car door open. To the right of the stand are several picnic tables, where two couples can be seen sitting together. The photo was taken at night, the hamburger stand is lit from the inside and with lights on the roof, and the parking lot is otherwise empty.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hospital Dining Area]

Description: Photograph of a dining area inside Lackland Air Force Base medical center, where booths and tables with chairs can be seen all throughout the room. A tray ceiling with either skylights or large light fixtures can be seen above, and in the background, a 1970's wall mural graphic with a photo collage can be seen on the back wall.
Date: August 17, 1979
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.399765 -98.622649
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Restaurant Style Dining Area]

Description: Photograph of a dining area with multiple tables and chairs set up with napkins and silverware. The tables and chairs are of various shapes and designs. The wall in the background has a multi-shade diamond pattern on it and a counter with some dining supplies can be seen along the right of the back wall. An entrance way can be seen in the back right corner of the room, and two sofas can be seen on either side of a wall in the right foreground.
Date: June 6, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Convict Hill Restaurant]

Description: 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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.233520 -97.864288
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Room]

Description: Photograph of a dining room at a restaurant or club. Rows of wooden tables with four chairs each are set up throughout the room. The right and rear walls are lined with booths. The floor is carpeted and the walls are a mix of tile and blue-painted brick.
Date: 1957~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Circular Buffet]

Description: Photograph of buffet within a hotel named Villa Capri, located at 2360 North Interstate Highway 35. Three men in suits can be seen standing in front of the circular buffet in a dining hall. A man in a chef hat can be seen sitting within the buffet circle. Star burst light fixtures hang from the ceiling and a geometric mural can be seen in the right background. A table set with dinnerware can be seen in the left foreground and a few others similarly set can be seen in the left background.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Buffet]

Description: Photograph of uniformed woman in a hotel buffet named Villa Capri, located at 2360 North Interstate Highway 35. The woman is wearing a dark dress with a light colored collar and apron. An unknown device can be seen sticking out in her dress pocket and she is wearing light colored lace-up shoes. She can be seen pushing a cart full of food in front of a buffet with heat lamps. A geometric wall mural can be seen in the background to the right.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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