Photograph of an abandoned bridge. Handwritten note on reverse reads, "Abandoned bridge across Elm Fork of the Trinity River between Fish Trap Road and the T&P RR Co. in Denton Co."
Aerial photograph of Grapevine Lake. Reverse is stamped with a Squire Haskins logo. A handwritten note on the reverse reads: "Grapevine Lake return to Henry V. Graesen 304 City Hall Dallas."
Photograph of a boat on the shore of a lake with a small house on stilts in the background. Dallas Park Department stamp on reverse names Jack Beers as photographer.
Photograph of a river surrounded on either side by trees. Near the middle of the image, there appears to be a dam across the river, made of sticks and natural materials. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph says: "California Crossing 11-77,Looking Downstream From Above Dam."
Photograph of a car inside a large concrete pipe. A typed note on the reverse reads, "A 90" supply line from the East Side Filter Plant will supply Southeast Dallas and Oak Cliff."
Photograph of a man looking at construction occurring at the White Rock Purification Plant. A handwritten note on the reverse reads: "Lew - inspector for Maury & Maury also inspector at Bachman."
Photograph of a dray line covering a section of a new 30 inch main. Handwritten note on reverse reads, "Drayline [sic] covering section of newly laid 30" main - near aerators at old White Rock filter plant."
Eight photographs of construction at White Rock Lake, identified by handwritten captions. Photographs include sedimentation, aerator, and wash water line.
Photograph of men filling sand bags for Fishtrap Road in Dallas. Typed note: "Filling sand bags for Fishtrap Road." Handwritten note: "Filling sand bags for Fish Trap Road."
Photograph of a filter control table at White Rock Purification Plant. Handwritten note on reverse reads, "Filter control table, White Rock Purif. Plant, 1924."
Photograph of Trinity River flood waters. Handwritten note on back: "May 1908 flood waters M.K. + T. train crossing at Turtle Creek; Cotton belt trestle in back ground."
Photograph of a large body of water. Near the center of the photograph, there is a partially-submerged post-and-wire fence and trees running the length of the image. Trees are visible in the background and a patch of grass is visible in the foreground, at the edge of the water. Text on the back of the photograph says: "May 5 - 1935 2:15 PM. Taken from same point as No. 17 but looking North West."
Photograph of workers installing new water main at the White Rock filter station. Piles of rock and dirt are piled around the area. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "New 30" main installed between settling basin & pump stn at old White Rock filter plant 11/17/52."
Photograph of a crane lifting a pipe into place. Handwritten note on reverse: "Lifting pipe into place for conn. between pump stn & clear well - Old White Rock purif. plant."
Photograph of several men filling sand bags. Trucks are parked on a dirt road. A handwritten note on back states: "Filling sand bags to use in protecting Fish Trap Road lake Dallas."
Photograph of the operating room at White Rock filter plant. On the reverse is a photograph of filtering equipment for an operating room table. The equipment has many knobs and mechanisms. Handwritten notes identify each photograph.
Photograph of the T&P bridge and surrounding flood waters. In the photograph, a boat is visible floating behind a tree. Handwritten note on reverse: "May 1908 flood waters T&P Bridge remains standing tracks washed out."
Photograph of pipe-laying at White Rock filter station. In the photograph, a large pipe is situated on a truck bed. City of Dallas Official Photo stamp on back has note which reads: "General view of pipe laying between pump stn & clear well at old White Rock filter plant."
Photograph of pipe-laying at White Rock purification plant. In the photograph, a large pipe is laid across a truck bed. Handwritten note on reverse reads, "General view of pipe laying between pump stn & clear well at old White Rock purif plant."
Photograph of a machine room in the White Rock filter plant. In the photograph, piping runs vertically on each side. One large pipe runs on the ceiling. Typed note on reverse: "Pipe gallery at White Rock filter plant built 1923. Photo in 1955 after reopening.
Photograph of men placing riprap on Fishtrap Road. In the photograph, men work on the side of the road. A car is passing by on the road, which is situated on the left. Handwritten note on back: "Placing riprap on Firsk Trap [sic] Causeway by men of the Transient Camp on Sept 5, 1935 Lake Dallas Denton County."
Photograph of men placing riprap on Fishtrap Road. In the photograph, a car passes by on the road to the left while men work on the right side. Typed note on back: "Placing riprap on Fishtrap Road." Handwritten note: "Fish Trap Road placing riprap."
Photograph of pipes and turbines at White Rock Filter Station. A typed note on the back of the photograph reads: "White [Rock Filter Station] City of Dallas Worthington Pumps - Terry Turbines Installed 1922 by A. M. Lockett & Co. Ltd."
Photograph of an intersection of Ross and Lamar streets in Dallas. The road is under construction. Handwritten notes on the back of the photograph read: "Ross - facing east from Lamar," and, "Used in April, 1969, [?] views."
Seven photographs of construction at White Rock Lake. Each photo is identified by a handwritten caption, including sedimentation, manifold systems, mixing channels, and pipe galleries.
Photograph of a small bridge on the upstream side, west of Lake Dallas. In the photograph, a man stands underneath a small wooden bridge. Rocks and wild foliage are visible where water would otherwise be. Trees are visible behind the man, who wears a hat and suit. Handwritten text underneath the photograph reads: "Small bridge up stream side, West side of Lake Dallas, 1936."
Photograph of equipment for Sunset Pumping Station. A handwritten note on the reverse reads: "Part of new equip. & piping going into Sunset pump stn addtn."
Photograph of the M. K. & T. train in Trinity River flood waters. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "M K & T crossing Turtle Creek through flood waters May 1908 Cotton Belt Train in back ground."
Photograph of five figures walking on a train track with Trinity River flood waters in the background. A handwritten note on back of the photograph reads: "May 1908 flood Union Station at site of present structure."
Photograph of the Trinity River flood waters. The photograph is inside a black matte. Poles are jutting out of the water. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Flood waters May 1908 M. K. + T. tracks and Alamo Street at Turtle Creek looking from Oak Lawn Ave towards the city."
Photograph of interior of the Turtle Creek Pumping Station. In the photograph, eight clocks are attached to the leftmost wall. A winding staircase is visible on the right. Below the clocks is a desk. On the right, Handwritten note on reverse: "Turtle Creek Pumping Station 15 MGD Tod pump on right."
Photograph of Dallas Water Department employees at White Rock Purification Plant. A handwritten note on the reverse of the photograph reads: "Showing settling basin in background as water dept employees put White Rock plant into operation again."
Photograph of water main at White Rock Purification Plant. In the photograph, a crane is parked near the water main. Dirt has been dug up around the water main. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "Dragline covering sect. of newly laid 30" main near aerators - at old White Rock purif. plant 11/17/52."
Photograph of a concrete water main with a crane in the background. A handwritten note on the reverse reads: "Line from Sunset sta to new reservoir. 4/7/51"
Photograph of the White Rock Creek Reservoir Sluice. In the photograph, individuals stand in what appears to be a wire covered bridge. Handwritten note at bottom of photograph: "White Rock Creek Reservoir sluice. Reinforcement phase before concrete is poured. 6-15-10"
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