Austin Was Old Once
It’s easy to forget that Austin didn’t always look so shiny- remember the days of streetcars? Well, sure you don’t, but photos do! What do you see in these pics that are not around anymore (or that you recognize as still existing)? Bonus points for the sharpest eyes:
Congress Avenue (check out all those wires)!
This is 4th & Congress- recognize any of it?
Looking down Congress at the Capitol- 1880ish!
Who can name the building at the end of the street?
If you can’t name this building, you didn’t go to UT…
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February 21st, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Love the pics. I’m so glad I don’t have to wear that get-up the lady in the first picture is wearing. Too hot in Austin for that!
February 21st, 2008 at 5:14 pm
no joke… ooooh, don’t show skin, ladies
February 21st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Looks just like it did when I was there in August.
February 21st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Chris, easy buddy… or we’re not inviting you back for beer at Hula Hut, beer at Spiderhouse Coffee, beer at the airport or beer at the hotel, k?
February 22nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Did someone say beer?
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 am
Jeremy I don’t think so… where did you read that? Are you drinking?
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 am
Jermey,
You are not wrong.
“Chris, easy buddy… or we’re not inviting you back for beer”
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:48 am
I’m still not sure what you’re talking about, but I’ll take Chris’ word for it