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Governor's Mansion, Austin, Texas

Description: Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion front elevation, showing concrete entry steps and Texas RTHL medallion over the front door. Two signs on the front lawn on either side of the steps read "Mansion Closed." The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant here in 1982 was Governor Bill Clements. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.
Date: 1982
Creator: Texas Highway Department
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[Guadalupe Street at West 5th]

Description: Photograph of a North-facing view down Guadalupe Street near the intersection of West 5th Street. Several vehicles can be seen driving towards the camera in the foreground, and a parking garage can be seen to the right. In the background to the right, a tall, block-like building can be seen along with another parking garage partially seen behind it. In the left side back ground, a building being torn down can be seen.
Date: October 12, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.268300 -97.746597

[Guadalupe Street View]

Description: Photograph of a North-facing view down Guadalupe Street at the intersection of West 6th Street. A building in the process of being torn down can be seen to the left of the photo, and a crane machine can be seen just to the right of it. In the background, many vehicles can be seen driving on the road, with more seen in a parking lot to the right. Various buildings can be seen beyond the parking lot in the right background. A traffic light can be seen in the foreground.
Date: October 12, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.268747 -97.746434

[Hamburger Shop]

Description: Photograph of a small, square building being used as a hamburger shop called, "Short Stop". The building has a beige and red color scheme with a tile awning roof wrapping the perimeter. A tall lamp post can be seen to the left of the small building, and a white car can be seen parked in the driveway to the right.
Date: May 15, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[House with Pool]

Description: Photograph of a two story, postmodern home with very large windows and a boxy, sleek, exterior. A large pool with a diving board can be seen in the foreground. Sunbathing chairs can be seen to the left of the pool and hills and trees can be seen surrounding the home.
Date: September 4, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Kate Michelman Standing at Podium and Speaking]

Description: Photograph of Kate Michelman, president of the National Abortion Rights Action League, standing at a podium and speaking at a Choosing Choice Rally. Phyllis Dunham, executive director of the Texas Abortion Rights Action League, can be seen smiling behind Michelman on the left. A group of people are visible standing on risers behind her and holding up signs.
Date: April 25, 1989
Creator: Davis, Lisa
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[Lumberman's Panel]

Description: Photograph of a group of five men in suits sitting behind a long conference table at a Lumberman's Association meeting. They are flanked by the U.S. flag on the right, and an unidentifiable flag on the left. A light colored curtain can be seen in the background behind the men, and a picture frame with several portraits can be seen on the wall to the left.
Date: February 21, 1985
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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