Austin | Historic Images & Postcards - Page 32

LoneStarMike · #**621** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 1:25 AM**

Just some random scans from Texas Monthly

Barton Springs Pool - Aug. 1978

NSFW photo

Barton Creek Aerial - Sep. 1979

Ad for Barton Creek Mall - Jan. 1982

Skyline from Lou Neff Point - Aug. 1983

KevinFromTexas · #**622** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 1:42 AM**

I guess that must have been a hot summer in 1978. It looks more crowded there then I think I've ever seen it, at least in recent years.

And, Mike, I hope you don't mind. I edited your post to add a "spoiler" tag to hide the topless photo with a "NSFW" (not safe for work) warning. Typically we don't allow topless photos on the forum, but I think as long as they're hidden like this it should be ok. Plus, if you can see that in public in Austin it shouldn't be a huge shock here. It's not something that bothers me, but I wouldn't want anyone to get in trouble at work for it.

the Genral · #**623** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 1:45 AM**

That last picture was pretty much my first impression of Austin when I moved here....I thought it was beautiful. That being said....yea boobies!

LoneStarMike · #**624** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 2:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

And, Mike, I hope you don't mind. I edited your post to add a "spoiler" tag to hide the topless photo with a "NSFW" (not safe for work) warning.

Oh that's fine. I wondered if I should even post it, but I figured if it was in Texas Monthly (not Playboy) it would be ok. I really didn't even post it to show the boobies - It was more to show the other side where the older lady has the binoculars, which I thought was hilarious.

KevinFromTexas · #**625** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 6:10 AM**

Yeah, that's pretty funny. Is she a prude or a creep?

Speaking of boobies, I did the world naked bike ride over the weekend. The ride was smaller this year, maybe 250 to 300 bikes, but it seemed like more people were living up to the ride's name if you know what I mean.

jg6544 · #**626** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 5:36 PM**

How do I copy pictures from my iPhoto set to this site; I have a couple of scanned photos of Barton Springs I took my last summer in Austin - 1965 - that I'd be happy to share. It was idyllic back then.

jg6544 · #**627** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by corvairkeith

Here's another shot of the Abel Stationers building from 1975. It's actually 416 Congress it just had a mid-century facelift. At some point it was removed and restored to it's original appearance.

Here's the same view today.

Yeah, after WWII, they started covering up the facades of older buildings on Congress with hideous "modern" things. Glad to see that some of them are being removed.

KevinFromTexas · #**628** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by jg6544

How do I copy pictures from my iPhoto set to this site; I have a couple of scanned photos of Barton Springs I took my last summer in Austin - 1965 - that I'd be happy to share. It was idyllic back then.

Are these photos on your phone or computer? If they're full sized photos you should re-size them before uploading and posting.

Once you've re-sized them with a photo editor, you need to upload them to the internet. I like to use http://imgur.com/ It's free. You can upload without an account, but it's best to create one (it's free) since you'll be able to add and edit albums later.

Then once your photos are uploaded you need to grab the image tags for each one to post on the forum. When you click on one of the photos, it's going to list the image tag types on the right. You want the BBcode tag. That's what the forum uses. All you need to do is copy and paste (right click) the links into your message on the forum.

KevinFromTexas · #**629** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 11:47 PM**

What strikes me the most about old photos of downtown is how few trees there were. Most of the people who are against the development in downtown swear it's the opposite, but then again photos don't lie.

drummer · #**630** Posted **Jun 17, 2015, 3:05 PM**

That's true, I can't believe I've never noticed that.

jg6544 · #**631** Posted **Jun 17, 2015, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Are these photos on your phone or computer? If they're full sized photos you should re-size them before uploading and posting.

Once you've re-sized them with a photo editor, you need to upload them to the internet. I like to use http://imgur.com/ It's free. You can upload without an account, but it's best to create one (it's free) since you'll be able to add and edit albums later.

Then once your photos are uploaded you need to grab the image tags for each one to post on the forum. When you click on one of the photos, it's going to list the image tag types on the right. You want the BBcode tag. That's what the forum uses. All you need to do is copy and paste (right click) the links into your message on the forum.

Thanks, I'll give it a try. The photos are scanned snapshots, though. I hope they come through.

KevinFromTexas · #**632** Posted **Jun 18, 2015, 12:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

That's true, I can't believe I've never noticed that.

Gotta cut down the trees to make way for the scaffolding so they can do those horrible 60s renovations. I doubt that's really the reason, but I can't see how anyone would disagree that the street experience in downtown now is better than it was back then. That top photo shows an environment that appears sterile and artificial.

KevinFromTexas · #**633** Posted **Jun 18, 2015, 4:25 AM**

1951. My dad was born that year.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

jg6544 · #**634** Posted **Jun 19, 2015, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

1951. My dad was born that year.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

I remember that Austin! No State gov't. buildings around the capitol yet and the high-rise to the right of the Kappa Sig house didn't go up until the sixties sometime. Used to be that on March 2nd, when they had the independence day ceremony on the mall in front of the Tower, the Kappa Sigs would get up on the roof and "shoot back". It was the "Kappa Sig Revolt". Much fun.

the Genral · #**635** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 4:04 AM**

Now that's a cool street sign, love the lights on top. I wonder what a 'tourist facility' is.

JACKinBeantown · #**636** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 1:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I wonder what a 'tourist facility' is.

I think it's where out-of-towners are allowed to go to the bathroom.

the Genral · #**637** Posted **Jul 7, 2015, 11:57 PM**

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Found this on a fb Austin group I belong to. I'm guessing that's the Norwood u/c? Also, thought I might have seen the first pic on a thread here before, but this restaurant on S. Lamar back in the 50s was apparently the Franklin's of its time.

KevinFromTexas · #**638** Posted **Jul 23, 2015, 3:43 AM**

A driving video from 1981.

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the Genral · #**639** Posted **Jul 24, 2015, 3:02 AM**

From austin as it used to be facebook group. Near 4th and Congress.
The same building today.

KevinFromTexas · #**640** Posted **Aug 4, 2015, 8:50 PM**

This pre-dates 1980/1982 since the Hyatt isn't there yet.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater