History
Austin history and landmarks
Austin history and landmarks: start with The Contemporary Austin, Antone’s exterior and marquee, and Austin Motel. Use the 50 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
50 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · History
French Legation State Historic Site
Built in 1841 on an East Austin hilltop, the French Legation is Austin's oldest existing home. Once a diplomatic outpost for the…
Source-backed place · Museums
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
Discover Texas's first neighborhood museum dedicated to African American history and culture. Housed in a historic 1926 building…
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Source-backed place · Landmarks
Hotel San José
Tucked behind stucco walls in Austin's lively South Congress neighborhood, this 1930s motor court has been transformed into a des…
Source-backed place · History
Huston–Tillotson University
Discover Huston–Tillotson University, Austin's oldest institution of higher learning. Established in 1875, this historic, faith-b…
Source-backed place · History
Jeremiah Hamilton House
This unique, two-story triangular stone house was built in 1871 by Jeremiah Hamilton, a self-taught, formerly enslaved man who be…
Source-backed place · History
Littlefield House
Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, the historic 1893 Littlefield House is a striking red-brown Victorian home.…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Mueller Control Tower
Standing as a vibrant relic of Austin's aviation history, this iconic 1961 control tower features distinct blue panels and sits a…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Illusions Austin
Step into a world of wonder at the Museum of Illusions Austin. This interactive edutainment museum features over 50 mind-bending…
Source-backed place · Museums
Neills-Cochran House Museum
Step back in time at this 1855 Greek Revival landmark, one of Austin's most important historic residences. Designed by Abner Cook…
Source-backed place · Museums
O. Henry Museum
Step back in time at this charming 1880s Queen Anne-style cottage, the former home of legendary short-story writer O. Henry. Disc…
Source-backed place · History
Oakwood Cemetery
Established in 1839, Oakwood Cemetery is Austin's oldest city-owned cemetery. Spanning 40 acres, this historic resting place feat…
Source-backed place · History
Old Bakery and Emporium
Located just steps from the Texas State Capitol, this 1876 historic landmark features a local artisan shop, a gallery showcasing…
Source-backed place · History
Santa Rita Courts
Discover Santa Rita Courts, a historic East Austin public housing community. Completed in 1939, it was the first project in the U…
Source-backed place · History
Scarbrough Building
Stand at the historic corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street to admire the Scarbrough Building, Austin's first skyscraper. Bu…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Stubb’s street corner gateway frontage
This iconic street corner gateway in downtown Austin marks the entrance to Stubb's, a legendary live-music and barbecue instituti…
Source-backed place · Museums
Susanna Dickinson Museum
Explore the Susanna Dickinson Museum, the only surviving home of the famous Alamo survivor. Built in 1869, this historic rubble-r…
Source-backed place · History
Symphony Square
Nestled in downtown Austin, Symphony Square is a historic complex featuring four limestone buildings, a 350-seat stone amphitheat…
Source-backed place · History
Texas African American History Memorial
Located on the Texas State Capitol grounds, this striking 27-foot-tall bronze monument by sculptor Ed Dwight chronicles African A…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Cathedral (Canopy)
The Cathedral, famously known as the Cathedral of Junk, is a whimsical, multi-level folk-art installation in Austin. Created by V…
Source-backed place · History
The Littlefield Home
This striking 1893 Victorian home on the University of Texas at Austin campus was built for Civil War veteran and cattle baron Ge…
Source-backed place · History
The Six Pack
Discover "The Six Pack," a collection of six historic, red-roofed buildings framing the University of Texas at Austin's scenic So…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Travis Heights Neighborhood
Explore Travis Heights, a historic South Austin neighborhood famous for its winding, tree-lined streets, diverse architecture, an…
Source-backed place · History
Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District
Explore Austin's first historic district south of the river. This scenic 353-acre residential neighborhood features winding stree…
Source-backed place · History
Victory Grill
Established in 1945 on Austin's Eastside, the historic Victory Grill is one of Texas's oldest blues venues and a legendary Chitli…
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