Texas Historical
Austin is the undisputed capitol of Texas. However, this was not always the case. Edwin Waller, the original city designer, constructed the first capitol building at what is now Colorado & Eighth Street in 1839. Yet it was not until 1846 that Austin received official recognition by the Texas Congress as the permanent state capitol. During that seven-year period, numerous disputes, disasters and even a mild coup attempt complicated the city’s struggle for capitol status. Read more.
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Capital Side View Diff. Angle [More Info] |
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Capital3 In July 07' [More Info] |
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Cowboys in Saloon Texas State Library & Archives Commission [More Info] |
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Dome Construction Texas Capitol Construction Texas State Library & Archives Commission [More Info] |
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Driskill The Driskill Hotel [More Info] |
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Elm Street, Dallas Texas Circa 1920 Elm Street, Dallas Texas Circa 1920 Texas State Library & Archives Commission. [More Info] |
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Fall of the Alamo Painting painting by Theodore Gentilz Texas State Library & Archives Commission [More Info] |
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Goddess of Liberty Assembled on Capitol Lawn photo by S.B. Hill, 1888 Texas State Library & Archives Commission [More Info] |
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House Investigating Committee Texas Capitol circa 1900 Texas State Library & Archives Commission [More Info] |
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IMG_3753 Capital Black & White [More Info] |
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