San Marcos River Region (Tex.) -- History
Found in 137 Collections and/or Records:
Postcard collection
This is artificial collection is comprised of postcards related to Texas State University and the surrounding area.
President's Home, Southwest Texas State College, San Marcos, Texas, undated
Color image of Presidents House or Hill House, built in the 1960s.
Back text: President's Home, Southwest Texas State College, San Marcos, Texas.
Color and Photo by Pine.
Pretty aqua-maids perform a beautiful underwater ballet, undated
"Pretty Aqua-Maids perform a beautiful underwater ballet, one of the many unbelievable acts in the Atlantics theatre performance." C36151
Rainbows, moving figures and graceful sprays highlight this most unique fountain which dominates the landscape at Aquarena, 1968 August 20
"Ralph" the famous swimming pig, 1994
Image of man in water with a small pig holding a bottle. Front text: "Ralph" The Famous Swimming Pig.
Back Text: World famous Ralph, the swimming pig, enjoys his rewards while performing for our guests during the underwater show, he can be seen in the world's only submergible Submarine Theatre. C38216 Photo: Don Anders
Reptile exhibit in the botanical hanging gardens. Excellent setting for picture taking. Alligators basking in the sunshine are a fascination for all guests, circa 1980s-1990s
Horizontal color image of an alligator. Back text: "Reptile Exhibit in the botanical Hanging Gardens. Excellent setting for picture taking. Alligators basking in the sunshine are a fascination for all guests."
C33320
Rio Vista, 1950
This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.
Riverside (Sewell Park), circa 1917-1969
This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.
Rogers Park, San Marcos, Texas, 1927 June 10
Color image of people swimming and on floating docks. Front text: Rogers Park, San Marcos, Texas.
Back: Addressed to Bill Edwards, Minerva, Texas.
Transcription: June 10 '27 / Dear Bill: / How do the people who chew gum aid the people who deal in oil??? / Curiously, / Pearl Corley.
Rogers River Resort, San Marcos, Texas, postmarked 1916 June, 1937 February 27
Rogers' Spring Lake Park Hotel opened to a crowd on April 22, 1929, undated
Sepia image of building with crowds of people on top and in front. Front text: 'Rogers' Spring Lake Park Hotel' opened to a crowd on April 22, 1929. Today, Aquarena Springs Inn is still a favored stopping place for Texans and visitors. Aquarena Springs, J7259.
San Marcos Baptist Academy, 1916
This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.
San Marcos Baptist Academy, San Marcos, Texas, postmarked 1916 October
San Marcos Baptist Academy, San Marcos, Texas main building, postmarked 1916 September
Front: Color image of the academy's main building at slight right angle with text "San Marcos Baptist Academy, San Marcos, Texas main building." Texas State University purchased the SMBA property in 1979.
Addressed to Mrs. L. G. Goetz, Wisconsin, from son Charles U Goetz.
San Marcos Powerhouse, circa 1901-1907
Black and white photographic image of powerhouse building. Front text: Power House. Conrads photographer. San Marcos, Texas.
San Marcos River, circa 1900-1960s
This is an artificial collection compiled by the University Archives, Texas State University. It is comprised of postcards related to the university and the surrounding area. It includes images of Aquarena Springs, the San Marcos River, San Marcos Baptist Academy, parks and scenes in the cities of San Marcos and New Braunfels. Some of the postcards have messages written on them and postal stamps. Postcards are arranged by topic.
San Marcos river at power house, San Marcos, Texas, circa 1900-1920s
Hand colored image from black and white photograph. Image depicts waterway from power house building behind trees. Shows three people in river next two what is presumably wild rice. Front text: San Marcos river at power house, San Marcos, Texas. Back text: E. C. Kropp Co. Milwaukee, Wis. No. 7812.
San Marcos River Scene, San Marcos, Texas, circa 1910
Hand colored from black and white photograph of carriage fording river with bridge with couple on it in background. Front text: San Marcos River Scene San Marcos, Tex. no 6590.
San Marcos River small dam scene, undated
Image of water going over dam. Transcription: ? dam San Marcos / river. San Marcos Tex. [signiture]
San Marcos River with State Normal in background, San Marcos, Texas, 1907 August 28
Black and white image of water way lined with trees and Old Main building in the distance with hand written text on image.
Addressed to Miss Flossie Payson E Quincy St. San Antonio. Tex.
Transcription: Received your postal which you mailed to / Lytle. Arrived here yesterday. / Harry / 8-28-07
Front typed text: San Marcos River with State Normal in background, San Marcos, Texas. G.W. Miller, San Marcos.