1936 Austin: Nash Moreno’s Auto Repair Service at 1005 E. 6th St
Mr. Moreno is fifth from the right.
Category: Old Austin
1954 Accident in Jefferson County
This accident between a hot rod and a jeep resulted in a fatality. This contemporary newspaper picture shows officer Tommy Baxter standing behind the scene.
Chevy v. Ford: Collision in Taylor, Texas
Accident at Seventh and Howard Streets on October 22, 1957.
Old Austin: 1952 Nash Healey at 200 Congress Ave Dealership
For the first photo, Austin American Statesman* dated Friday, Oct 3, 1952:Â “SPEED TO BURN: This custom built 1952 Nash Healey car was delivered to Technical Sergeant S. R. Baty of Bergstrom Field by the
Old Austin: The Stallion Restaurant on N. Lamar
I ate there in the 70s, got sick. It was the most calories for the buck, for sure.
Old Austin: International-Harvester LM Metro Van at Western Hatcheries Office
Taken October 16, 1951, I was surprised to learn that these vans were designed by Raymond Loewy (1953 Studebaker Starlight and Starliners, Studebaker Avanti), and available in multiple forms from 1938 until 1975. The chassis
Old Austin: Thomas Bros. Lumber Co on E. 1st Street in 1949 (Cesar Chavez)
Not clear to me but this may be a Ford truck or Ford tractor dealership. I cannot find the address.
