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[Photograph of Asphalt Section #5]

Description: Photograph of asphalt section of U. S. Highway 43. On either side of the road are two areas of landscape. The left is a wooded area of trees and the right is an open field. In the distance there is one car visible on the road.
Date: 1936
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Asphalt Section #6]

Description: Photograph of an asphalt section of U. S. Highway 43. The road is positioned in between two areas of landscape and one car is visible on the road. To the left there is a wooded area of trees and to the right is an open field.
Date: 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Asphalt Surface Treatment]

Description: Photograph of a construction vehicle rolling along a stretch of asphalt road. On either side of the road are open fields of land. Text on back reads "Asphalt Surface Treatment north from Sta 811f00 Compacting with pneumatic tire roller".
Date: October 30, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Barricades]

Description: Photograph of barricades at the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets in Taylor, Texas. On the left side of the road trees cover the sides of buildings. To the right telephone poles line the street with buildings and more trees in the background. On the barricades there is a sign reading "road closure".
Date: April 12, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Barricades at Intersection]

Description: Photograph of barricades at the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets in Taylor, Texas. Various trees and buildings are visible throughout the background. To the right is a road barricade with signs that read "road closure" and "detour". On the left side is a welcoming sign for Taylor.
Date: April 12, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Construction of Second Pier]

Description: Photograph of the construction of the second pier on the San Gabriel River. The large concrete structure is in a vertical position with workers at the top. Around the structure is construction materials and rocky ground.
Date: August 9, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Construction on U.S. Hwy 81]

Description: Photograph of construction on U.S. Hwy 81 in Williamson County, Texas. In the background there is a "keep to right" sign and construction equipment. Handwritten text on back reads "US Hwy 81, Williamson County, approaching new construction at north end of project. Traffic routed over new highway for completion of flexible base. Keep to right sign used for safety of traffic. 10-10-39".
Date: October 10, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

[Photograph of Construction Site]

Description: Photograph of a construction site with various pieces of construction equipment. Below the construction site are support structures holding up the site. Text on the front reads "Dec. 1936" and "H.C. Carter, Res Engr.".
Date: December 1936
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation
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