Unknown commercial building, Fredericksburg, exterior | A large-stoned and ornately decorated store front with an elephant carved into the top front of the building. The word "grocery" is visible but faded on the front of the shop, though it's covered with a wooden sign that clearly reads "Jordan bros." followed by "rep." The rest of the third word is illegible. [Johnson Brothers Repair Shop?] A telephone pole is visible on the left side of the building, with a neighboring brick building to the right | 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, commercial buildings, and Stone buildings
Time Period Covered:
1920-1930
Place Name:
Fredericksburg (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. White Elephant Saloon identification and demolition date 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