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[Architect Milton Ryan]

Description: Photograph of the architect, Milton A. Ryan, standing in front of a brick, duplex home. A bare tree can be seen in front of the home's doorway and Milton, in the foreground, is standing facing the camera, hands in his pockets. He is wearing dark pants and a dark woven jacket, along with glasses and a light shirt and tie.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Beverly Studios Photography]

Description: Photograph of Beverly Studios with the the business's sign attached to the left side of the foremost wall. To the right of the studio sign, three large photography samples can be seen, and a glass door entrance can be seen further to the right. In the background to the right, a columned, two-story building can be partially seen displaying a sign that reads "City Upholstery".
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Bud Nash Dance Studio]

Description: Photograph of a dance studio owned and run by dance instructor, Bud Nash. The building is single story and mid-century modern design. Chairs in a waiting room can be seen through the large windows with a glass door entrance. To the right of the glass entrance is a handicap ramp leading to another entrance to the building.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Cathay House Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a restaurant called Cathay House, with many dining tables and chairs seen in the foreground and three paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling above. In the background, a bar can be seen with two framed pieces of artwork on the wall just behind it. A decorative canopy can be seen hung over the bar area.
Date: [1954-02-16..1954-02-17]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Eddie's Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a restaurant named, "Eddie's", nestled in between other stores on a sidewalk strip. A large, prominent sign with the restaurant's name, the tagline "Just Good Food!", many lights, and a character of a smiling chef can be seen in the top half of the photo. The same chef character can be seen on the wall below, next to a window advertisement for a lunch special. Partial signs for two other stores flanking the restaurant can also be seen.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Fountain]

Description: Photograph of a fountain in the courtyard of a San Antonio Savings and Loan building. The perimeter is lined with various tropical plants and spotlights. Two more potted plants can be seen on pedestal-like structures in the water. In the background, an office can be seen behind a glass wall. On the left side of the office is a wall of shelves and an office desk Several chairs, a side table, and a sofa can be seen to the right.
Date: February 11, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Harry Cooper Store Front]

Description: Photograph of the storefront of a clothing store. A lit up neon sign spelling the store's name can be seen across the top of the store in the photo and in the store's window displays, smaller lights are directed to showcase several mannequins wearing various items of women's clothing, such as dresses, shirts, and shoes. To the right, a partial car and and partial sign to another store front can both be seen.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Luby's Cafeteria Exterior]

Description: Photograph of a Luby's Cafeteria Restaurant taken from the building's empty parking lot at night. Three slender windows can be seen on the left and a lattice fence can be seen over larger windows on the right. An awning roof structure can be seen hanging over an entrance way with a potted plant in the corner.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Mid-Century Modern Office]

Description: Photograph of a mid-century modern office. A plant filled courtyard can be seen through a glass wall to the left. A light colored desk with a name plate and office supplies can be seen in the background. Sparsely filled, plank shelving can be seen on the speckled back wall behind the desk. A gingham couch can be seen to the right of the office and two cushioed chairs can be seen to the left.
Date: February 11, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Office Interior]

Description: Photograph of a Savings and Loan office building interior surrounding a central courtyard. To the left, a chair, potted plant and open doorway can be seen. Various desks, tables, and chairs can be seen surrounding the glass walled court yard, and to the right in the background. The floor is covered in large, checkered tile or linoleum floors. Behind the court yard in the right background, another open doorway can be seen.
Date: February 11, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Office Window]

Description: Photograph of an interior office room at Savings and Loan with a long counter with six sets of cabinets and drawers. Two type writers, a counting machine, and a rotary of large file folders can be seen on top of the counter. A large machine stands in front of the counter to left foreground of the photo. Above the counter, a window can be seen with writing printed on the outside of the glass.
Date: February 11, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Photography Studio]

Description: Photograph of Studer's photography studio. The photo is taken from the view of the parking lot where the main entrance and left side of the building can be seen. Both sides have the studio's sign on display near the roof. Advertisements and photography samples can be seen in the windows. More stores can be seen in the right background, along with a car.
Date: [1954-02-05..1954-02-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[San Antonio Chamber of Commerce]

Description: Photograph of an interior waiting room area within the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. In the foreground a chair is partially visible and an entryway to other rooms can be seen to the right. On the left-most, a closed door and buttons that appear to be for either lights or an elevator can be seen. In the background a small sofa, coffee table, and side table with a lamp can be seen. Just above the sofa to the left is a window looking into another room, where an art piece shaped like Texas can b… more
Date: [1954-02-16..1954-02-17]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Savings and Loan Building]

Description: Photograph taken at either dawn or dusk of a mid-century modern building being used for offices and businesses, most prominently as a Savings and Loan. An empty parking lot stretches to the left of the building, and a prominent wall of windows can be seen on the building staged at the center of the photograph. In the foreground are two trees and a sidewalk leading from the street to the building's entrance. In the background to the left, a darkened building can be seen behind a wooden fence.
Date: February 11, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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