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

Features

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.	Who left the lights on?
News Headlines Chain reaction in Fredericksburg Dance halls and a Taylor house top list of endangered historic places Liberal Arts to Reopen Garrison Hall, Home to Nationally Noted History Program THC gives fifth grant to courthouse preservation State historical association moving to Denton	Latest Forum Topics looking for fellow urban explorers Ritz Theater renovation Austin Athletic Club to be torn down? Howard Nursery to close (Haile Airport location) more info!!!
Recommended Item Austin Then and Now (Then & Now) by William Dylan Powell List Price: $18.95 Our price: $10.69