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[Part of Examination Exhibit of Louis C. Page #1]

Description: Copy negative of six labeled photographs of exterior and interior views of buildings in Texas designed by Page, Southerland, and Page for the Architects Examination Exhibit. The buildings are organized in three columns with an exterior view at the top and an interior view below; they are identified (left-right) as: [1] Capital National Bank in Austin, [2] Huntsville High School in Huntsville, and [3] Casis Elementary School in Austin (aerial and close-up exterior view).
Date: June 18, 1953
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Circular Buffet]

Description: Photograph of buffet within a hotel named Villa Capri, located at 2360 North Interstate Highway 35. Three men in suits can be seen standing in front of the circular buffet in a dining hall. A man in a chef hat can be seen sitting within the buffet circle. Star burst light fixtures hang from the ceiling and a geometric mural can be seen in the right background. A table set with dinnerware can be seen in the left foreground and a few others similarly set can be seen in the left background.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Lounge]

Description: Photograph of a lounge area within the Commodore Perry Hotel, with two columns and a decorative brick wall can be seen to the left, dividing a hallway with two elevators away from the lounge area seen to the right. The room is filled with various couches and chairs, arranged into a row of four seating areas with coffee and end tables. Two chandeliers can be seen hanging, and a portrait of a man can be seen on the wall in the background.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Hall Decor]

Description: Photograph of a dining hall in the former Commodore Perry Hotel. In the foreground, a small table with a flower arrangement on it can be seen to the right, and a decorative brick wall or room divider can be seen to the left. The room is filled with tables covered in table cloths and dinner ware, accompanied by dining chairs. There are dark, square columns throughout the room, and windows made of glass blocks can be seen in the background. A man and woman can be seen seated at a table in the bac… more
Date: September 19, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Buffet]

Description: Photograph of uniformed woman in a hotel buffet named Villa Capri, located at 2360 North Interstate Highway 35. The woman is wearing a dark dress with a light colored collar and apron. An unknown device can be seen sticking out in her dress pocket and she is wearing light colored lace-up shoes. She can be seen pushing a cart full of food in front of a buffet with heat lamps. A geometric wall mural can be seen in the background to the right.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Empty Bedroom]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom, possibly in a hotel. On the left side against a wall, on which hangs three framed paintings, is a desk with a lamp on it. To the right of that is the door, followed by a TV set and a couch with a coffee table in front of it. In the right foreground is a angled desk beneath a mirror, with a lamp and chair. A side of the bed is visible in the bottom-right foreground. Another chair and lamp are visible in the mirror's reflection against a curtained window.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hotel Lobby]

Description: Photograph of a hotel lobby. On the left side against some windows is a series of couches, between which are tables with lamps. In front of the couches in the middle of the floor are two coffee tables with potted plants and ashtrays. In the center background is a brochure stack with "Master Host" in carved letters above it. On the right side is the front desk, above which is a sign that reads "Room Clerk" and "Cashier." The walls are a mix of wood paneling and bricks.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Goodnight Motel Lobby]

Description: Photograph of the Goodnight Motel lobby. In the center and left foreground is a table with an astray, magazine, and plant, surrounded by cushioned chairs. Other chairs are scattered around the room. In the right background is a TV set and a counter, to the right of which is a large, framed painting of dogs on a wood-paneled wall. Large windows in the center and left background reveal a parking lot and overhanging roof, as well as another building opposite.
Date: 1956~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Room at the Villa Capri]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom at the Villa Capri Hotel. In the foreground is a triangular table with two "Master Hosts" brochures and an ashtray with "Villa Capri" matches in it. On either side of the table are two cushioned chairs. In the left background is a bed with two nightstands and lamps as well as a rotary phone. To the right of that is an open door, followed by a desk and chair with a mirror, and a TV set.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Motel Room]

Description: Photograph of a motel room with wood-panel walls. In the center foreground are two made beds with a shelf behind them and a small nightstand between. The shelf has a lamp and a rotary phone on it. In the left corner is a counter with a small refrigerator, to the right of which is a TV set and a chair. In the right corner is a door.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Girl's and Women's Clothing Store]

Description: Photograph of a women's clothing store. On the left are racks of skirts, pants, sweaters, and coats for children and adults. On the right are a line of counters with shelves and cases behind them stocked with boxes and items of clothing. Four display dummies stands around the store, and an assortment of handbags, shoes, and other products sit on top of racks and counters.
Date: 1958~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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