Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Governor's Mansion
Rear elevation of the Governor's Mansion, showing the fire escape and grounds. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1935
Taken from sidewalk looking southeast of Texas Governor's Mansion. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
undated
Front elevation, straight on, shows gates and entry, iron fence, brick walkway of the Texas Governor's Mansion. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1969
Front elevation, slightly from north, shows gates and entry, iron fence, brick walkway, curbs of the Texas Governor's Mansions. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national in 1970.
1969
East elevation and steps from the street, The new site entry stairs are curved and sweeping from the street, Brick fence with iron railing above is in place, as well as two brick walls with the seal of Texas on them. Mansion built by Abner Cook in 1855.
1969
East elevation from across the street, shows walkway lined with plantings, and mature shade trees, Porch is screened. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1939
Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion front elevation and south elevation showing the grounds and walkway, the stairs of which are bisected by a sidewalk. The upper porch is screened and partially obscured by a tree on the front lawn.
1955
This view shows the east elevation and walkway, with large trees at curb, Porch is screened, and carriage house is visible in background. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962.
1941
Mansion was designed by Abner Cook and built in 1855. It has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962.
1882
Front and south elevation, unpainted brick, shows fence and grounds upper balcony is not connected to columns. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a National historic landmark in 1970.
1870
Columns are dark, grounds are a bit unkempt, shows grounds, windows are shuttered. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historical landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1886
Columns are dark, grounds are a bit unkempt, shows grounds, windows are shuttered. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1888
East elevation and walkway leading up to door of the Governor's Mansion. The walkway is lined with shrubs, and there are evergreens at each side of the entry stairs.
1941
Texas Governor's Mansion front elevation and north elevation. The image shows the grounds and entry. The building has a dark downspout on this side of the building. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855.
1967
East elevation from slightly southeast, showing front yard and steps from the curb, Small urns along walkway. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1941
Texas Governor's Mansion grounds with snow, trees, greenhouse visible, south and front elevation. Seen from West 10th and Colorado Streets. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856.
1940
Exterior view from the east of Texas Governor's Mansion in winter, showing the east elevation with screened porch and snow-covered grounds. The Greek Revival Style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1941
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the east elevation with screened porch, and snow-covered grounds. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1937
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the east elevation with screened porch, front walkway lined with plantings, and grounds. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970. This image bears the inscription "Photo Ellison Austin" in the lower right corner.
1937
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the east elevation with covered balcony, gothic screen door, front walk with urns, and grounds. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1900
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the Campbell family standing on the front walk. Governor Campbell served 1907-1911. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
undated
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the east elevation with Gothic screen door in place, covered balcony, and front walkway with urns. The carriage house is visible as well as the gazebo, wood fence, and grounds. A woman in a white dress stands at an urn planter on the right side of the front walk. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1914
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the east elevation with covered balcony, front walk with urns, curb, grounds, and carriage house visible in the background. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1910
Exterior view of Texas Governor's Mansion from the east, showing the east elevation with open balcony, front walk with urns, dirt street, curb, and unfenced grounds with carriage house visible in the background. The Greek Revival style mansion, located at 1010 Colorado Street, was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and has been continuously occupied since 1856. It was designated a Texas historic landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1909