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[Industrial Bakery]

Description: Photograph of loaves of bread on a conveyor belt in an industrial bakery at Austin Baking Company (Butterkrust). Rows of fluorescent lights hang overhead and more conveyor belts and machinery can be seen in the foreground. A worker in an apron and hat can be seen beneath the conveyor with the bread. Large, floor to ceiling shelves filled with more loaves of bread can be seen int he background.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[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.

[Hotel Room Beds]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a bedroom at the Commodore Perry Hotel with two twin beds with uniquely shaped pillows that can be seen to the right. A table with a phone and lamp can be seen between them and two art pieces are hung on the wall above each bed. To the left of the beds, a desk/dresser with mirror can be seen, along with two chairs, one against the wall to the right of the dresser and one pushed into the the desk portion of the furniture piece. A door-less passageway can be seen in … more
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[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.

[Mid-Century Modern Building at Day]

Description: Photograph of North Austin State Bank, located at 2100 Northland Drive. The photo is taken from a side walk where a glass wall entrance with a geometric awning on the building can be seen. To the right of the entrance, a geometric mural can be seen on the building's wall. A lattice structure can be seen protruding from the roof at the top of the building. A road or parking lot with trees can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: [1959-09-03..1959-09-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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