behind AotW

An excellent and expressive photograph from the Lawrence T. Jones III Texas photography collection at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He’s George L. Robertson of Austin, TX, formerly of Company B, 4th Texas Infantry. His father was prominent in Austin before the war as was George in the decades after.

For further reference:

• Historic Resources Survey of East Austin (pdf)
• Local Historic District Application: Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District, Austin, Texas (pdf)
• Nomination Form: National Register of Historic Places for the French Legation, Austin (Robertson family home 1848-1949, pdf)
• Reimagining Austin’s French Legation from Preservation Austin (with video tour)