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Ruins of Ft. Croghan

Description: Photograph of a man standing in the ruins of Fort Croghan in Burnet County. The ruins consist of a very low stone wall and other stones strewn about a field.
Date: [1920..1929]
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Granite for the Capitol]

Description: Photograph of people and horses gathered around a deposit of granite. The granite is cut into progressively smaller blocks from its original mass. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Granite Mountain about 1884. This mountain of granite supplied 50,000 tons of granite for the Texas State Capitol at Austin and about 450,000 tons to Galveston for the sea wall and jetties."
Date: 1884
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Lady in a Carriage]

Description: Photograph of a lady in a carriage in front of a two-story house. The caption on the back reads "This is the buggy we had in the parade in Bonham, Texas in [blank]. [Illegible] Grace McQuigg driving. The McQuigg Wilson Mercantile Co.'s entry."
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Fairland Depot]

Description: Photograph of Fairland Depot in Burnet County. A train engine is on the tracks and passengers wait to board on a small platform. A caboose can be seen in the distance on right on a second set of tracks. A windmill and water tower stand in front of the depot building, and some type of mechanical or construction apparatus can be seen on the far left in the foreground. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
Date: 1900~
Creator: Boone, Alanson D.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Colorado River]

Description: Photograph of the Colorado River near Marble Falls, Texas. The river meets with steep hills on both sides. Photograph is cabinet card format.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hillyer, H. B.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Marble Falls]

Description: Photograph of the town of Marble Falls. Two dirt roads lead into the town. Several buildings are visible in the distance, with hills covering the horizon. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Marble Falls [...] Hotel, Chalk Hotel, [...] Stone, Kingsland ? Antlers Hotel, From Project Saloon, Pare Hotel."
Date: 1880?
Creator: Hill, S. B.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Colorado River]

Description: Photograph of the Colorado River. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "The Colorado Northwest of Austin. Llano County, Kingston, Below Falls [...]"
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Marble Falls Wool Scouring Equipment]

Description: Photograph of large wool scouring equipment from Marble Falls. There are several men standing on and in front of the equipment. The picture was taken at the site of the Walker's Austex Chili Plant in downtown Austin.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Tree in a Boulder]

Description: Photograph of a tree growing through a boulder, with the boulder cracked midway. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Tree splits a granite boulder near Marble Falls, TX, Llano County 1879."
Date: 1879
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Colorado River Near Marble Falls

Description: Photograph of the Colorado River near Marble Falls. The river cuts between two hills, with the photograph being taken from one of them. A note on the back indicates the photo was taken from a bridge at Marble Falls.
Date: 1881
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Marble Falls]

Description: Photograph of the town of Marble Falls. Dirt roads criss-cross into the town. There are two circles of buildings in the distance, with people and horses standing in the dirt roads. A handwritten note on the back says, "Marble Falls, Texas 1879, Bank Saloon, Granite [Mountain?]"
Date: 1879
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Granite Mountain

Description: Photograph of two men in a hilly landscape, with a moving train in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Granite Mountain near Marble Falls, Texas 1882, A&NW [Austin and Northwest] Narrow Gauge R.R."
Date: 1882
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Railroad near Burnet]

Description: Photograph of an Austin and Northwest Railroad train moving through the countryside. Several people are visible on the rear cart of the train, looking at the camera. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Excursion on A&NW RR narrow engine about 1882 near Burnet. W.J.L. Sullivan -- Texas Ranger in for ground with work. Slaughter Gap near Fairland and Marble Falls."
Date: 1882
Creator: Hill, S. B.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Fishermen at Marble Falls]

Description: Photograph of men, women, and children with fishing rods, standing in a=the Colorado River at Marble Falls. A small building is visible on the bank to the left. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Marble Falls, Texas -- Shoe Factory -- Roper Gristmill M Falls."
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Colorado River Bridge]

Description: Photograph of a bridge over the Colorado River near Kingsland and Marble Falls, taken from a distance and capturing it from the side. People are seen crossing the bridge on foot.
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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