Austin History

Austin has changed, a lot. Much of the history of Austin has been paved over in the name of progress. But for all that Austin has changed, there remains some remnant of the way things were. This section of Austin Explorer highlights historical sites in Austin. Not museums, but relics and ruins that might not have been fully preserved for posterity. These ruins provide two benefits. First, they usually require that the visitor get out outdoors and walk or bike around to see them. Secondly, they provide interesting backdrops for some of the lesser known stories of Austin's history

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Lundberg Bakery
This building on Congress no longer creates baked goods, but still provides treats for the citizens of Austin.

Huie House
Now just a big intersection, this part of Georgetown once held a stately cattle ranch mansion.

Famous Trees
Sometimes trees become famous for things that are said to have occurred near them or if they were planted for special memorial purposes. The Austin-area has several with interesting stories.

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