AR-2008-014-r034

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AR-2008-014-r034

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Title: Austin the Friendly City (1943)

Description: This film was originally made in 1943 by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and all the rights transferred to the Austin History Center in 2006. The film highlights a wide array of city landmarks, including the Texas State Capitol, University of Texas Tower, the Moonlight Towers, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs. By following the Smiths, new residents of Austin, the film also visits many of the city's main attractions, including several museums, Treaty Oak, and a Longhorn football game. An overview of Austin's government and healthcare buildings, as well as the lakes along the Colorado River, is also included. The film was preserved and digitized in 2008 and made possible by a Partnership Grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation. Run time: 31 minutes (color)

Date Created: 1943

Date Created Range: 1940s

Creator: Austin (Tex.) Chamber of Commerce

Collection: AR.2008.014

Subject: Educational films

Subject: Architecture

Publisher: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Item Type: Moving image

Format: Film

Required citation: [AR-2008-014-r034], Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Rights: AHC Owns Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial educational or personal research use, though credit is required using the required credit line. For commercial and publication uses, you must obtain permission from the rights-holder(s) by submitting the form found on this page: http://library.austintexas.gov/ahc/ordering-photos.

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