[Construction of the Capitol Building]

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Photograph of the construction of the State Capitol Building, looking at the east side of the building. The base of the building is largely complete and scaffolding is in place to build the dome.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. [1885..1888].

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Austin History Center General Collection Photographs and was provided by the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 5362 times, with 92 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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  • Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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Description

Photograph of the construction of the State Capitol Building, looking at the east side of the building. The base of the building is largely complete and scaffolding is in place to build the dome.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.

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Austin History Center General Collection Photographs

These materials depict the city of Austin from the 1830s to the 1970s. They include a wide range of subjects, from the Texas State Capitol and Barton Springs to aerial views, cityscapes, and more.

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  • [1885..1888]

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  • Oct. 27, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

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  • Oct. 21, 2015, 10:13 a.m.

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[Construction of the Capitol Building], photograph, [1885..1888]; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124242/: accessed October 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

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