Unknown house, Austin, exterior | Partial view of the front of two-story house, with one visible chimney. Left side of the houes has stone staircase that leads to second floor. Right side has wood staircase that leads to second floor columned and partially screened porch. Stone retaining wall in front of the house with various vegetation and trees. | From a series of unique photographic images, which Williams took on his travels through central Texas in the 1920s, show examples of vernacular architecture. Williams donated the negatives to the UT's School of Architecture in 1961 and were subsequently transferred to the Alexander Architectural Archives.
Creator/Contributor:
Williams, David R. (David Reichard), 1890-1962 (photographer)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1920s
Owning Repository:
Alexander Architectural Archives, University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
Photographs, black-and-white photographs, still image, and Architectural photographs
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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Language:
not applicable
Topic:
Vernacular architecture, Two-story houses, and Dwellings
Time Period Covered:
1920-1930
Place Name:
Austin (Tex.)
Geographic Coverage:
Texas (state)
General Note:
Eugene George reviewed the images and attempted to identify the projects' locations. Suggested locations offered as a note in the description are supplied by George. Identified as German Free School, Austin by John Volz, June 1, 2020.
Citation Note:
David Reichard Williams collection, Alexander Architectural Archives, University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin