Austin Chamber of Commerce Activities (1936) - Austin History Center Collection

Produced by the Austin Chamber of Commerce, this industrial film reviews the city’s development during 1936. The Educational Bureau highlights school children arriving for tours of the city, a visit from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the opening of new school buildings. The report from the Industrial Bureau features footage of the Austin Dam under repairs and local furniture manufacturing. The Mercantile Bureau’s report features striking footage of Austin’s flooded streets and a memorial for “Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin. Finally, the Traffic and Transportation Bureau explains upcoming improvements to Austin’s airport and highways and celebrates Railroad Week.