PICA-02161

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In Folder: Guadalupe

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PICA-02161

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Identifier: DO/1973/065

Title: [Otton Boarding House 'Boys']

Description: Written on back of photo: "Some of the Otton Boarding House 'boys' in front of Liberty Corner (S.W. corner of Guadalupe and 34th streets) waiting for a street car to carry them back 'downtown' (to Congress Ave. and 8th St.- the boarding house was at 119 W.8th across the street from the City Hall). During World War I, Liberty Corner was a favorite congregating place for the soldiers from Camp Mabry and where they quenched their thirst (with soda pop and near beer) while waiting for street cars."

Date Created: circa 1920

Date Created Range: 1920s

Creator: unknown

Collection: AF

Collection: S5700(5)

Subject: Streets

Subject: Men

Subject: Smoking

Publisher: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Item Type: Image

Format: Black-and-white photographs

Required citation: [PICA-02161], Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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