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First Fratt Interchange proposal (ca. 1954)
Note that the eastern leg of US 81 is still shown using Randolph Blvd.
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First Fratt Interchange proposal (ca. 1954)
Note that the eastern leg of US 81 is still shown using Randolph Blvd.
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Fratt Interchange plan (1955)
This plan shows the eventual route for I‑35 north of the interchange as well as the first appearance of the hairpin ramp from northbound I‑35 to westbound Loop 410.
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Fratt Interchange plan (1955)
This plan shows the eventual route for I‑35 north of the interchange as well as the first appearance of the hairpin ramp from northbound I‑35 to westbound Loop 410.
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Fratt Interchange looking northwest (ca. 1955)
An overview of the interchange area prior to construction. Especially note the long Y intersection where Loop 13 headed to the south splits from US 81; this influenced the future layout of the interchange. The black square was hand-drawn to indicate the desired cropping of the photo.
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Fratt Interchange looking northwest (ca. 1955)
An overview of the interchange area prior to construction. Especially note the long Y intersection where Loop 13 headed to the south splits from US 81; this influenced the future layout of the interchange. The black square was hand-drawn to indicate the desired cropping of the photo.
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Fratt Interchange looking southeast (1956)
Construction is underway on the interchange. Note the single residential street at the top left; this is Weathercock Lane and was the first street in Windcrest.
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Fratt Interchange looking southeast (1956)
Construction is underway on the interchange. Note the single residential street at the top left; this is Weathercock Lane and was the first street in Windcrest.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1958)
This is shortly after completion of the interchange. The community of Fratt is clearly seen here.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1958)
This is shortly after completion of the interchange. The community of Fratt is clearly seen here.
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Fratt Interchange looking east-northeast (ca. 1958)
Another view of the completed interchange. Fratt is to the right.
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Fratt Interchange looking east-northeast (ca. 1958)
Another view of the completed interchange. Fratt is to the right.
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Fratt Interchange looking northeast (ca. 1963)
In the foreground is an artist's overlay of proposed improvements (access roads, ramps, and an overpass) for Loop 13 between the railroad tracks and Austin Highway.
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Fratt Interchange looking northeast (ca. 1963)
In the foreground is an artist's overlay of proposed improvements (access roads, ramps, and an overpass) for Loop 13 between the railroad tracks and Austin Highway.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1963)
This is looking toward the west from the I‑35 overpass.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1963)
This is looking toward the west from the I‑35 overpass.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1963)
This is looking west at the I‑35 overpass.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1963)
This is looking west at the I‑35 overpass.
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Overhead signs at Fratt Interchange looking east (ca. 1963)
Note the lack of route shields and the attached arrows at the bottom.
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Overhead signs at Fratt Interchange looking east (ca. 1963)
Note the lack of route shields and the attached arrows at the bottom.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1963)
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1963)
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Fratt Interchange looking northeast (1965)
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Fratt Interchange looking northeast (1965)
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Fratt Interchange looking northeast (ca. 1980)
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Fratt Interchange looking northeast (ca. 1980)
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Fratt Interchange looking south (ca. 1980)
This is shortly after construction began to upgrade the interchange.
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Fratt Interchange looking south (ca. 1980)
This is shortly after construction began to upgrade the interchange.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (1983)
This was as work was nearing completion on the upgraded interchange. In the foreground you can see the VIA Park & Ride.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (1983)
This was as work was nearing completion on the upgraded interchange. In the foreground you can see the VIA Park & Ride.
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1983)
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Fratt Interchange looking southwest (ca. 1983)
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