Colorado River Flood and Other Austin Events (1936)

Duration: 0:22:25

Year Published: 1936

Sound: silent

Description: Produced by the Austin Chamber of Commerce, this footage captures the flooding of the Colorado River and other activities around Austin in 1936. The film documents the University of Texas campus and Congress Avenue, giving a glimpse of the Capital City before skylines and booming industry. Also featured are a large Easter egg hunt and picnic, a university track and field competition, and the excitement surrounding President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s trip to Austin. Vintage trains, automobiles, and fashions feature throughout.