Category: 1950s
Old Austin: Downtown Parking Lot in 1952
Ralph Yarborough was a liberal Texas politician, ran for Texas governor in 1952 and 1954, and served as US senator from 1957 to 1971. Wikipedia says: “He was the only southern senator to vote for
1959 Chevrolet El Camino in S. Austin
This one is really nice. See contact info at right for Dave’s Perfection Automotive on S. 1st Street in the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood.
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.
