This episode of Discover Austin is different than most. Usually I narrate as the video shows our subject. When I went to the Alamo, the director of Education, Sherry Driscoll, was a gracious host and has a huge depth of knowledge. After she shared the history of the Alamo, I decided to scrap the original script I had and just have the Alamo history be the narration for this episode. As it turns out, though, Sherry shared a lot of history with me. If you’d like to spend some time learning even more about the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – December 2019
The December edition of How's the Market in Steiner Ranch is available. In it, I review the November sales statistics and compare the year to date stats to get a better overall look of the Steiner Ranch market. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats. To view summary and detailed sales information for all Steiner Ranch neighborhoods, check out the Neighborhood Home Sale Data section of my website. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Steiner Ranch, contact me via … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The Treaty Oak – Episode 65
This episode of Discover Austin is about Austin's most famous tree, the majestic Treaty Oak. It's located downtown and it's quite possible you've been by it and not realized it was there. If you'd rather read about the Treaty Oak, the video transcript can be found below. Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with 1835 Realty. Sitting unassumingly in a city park is a tree rich in Texas history. We’re going to take a look at the Treaty Oak on this episode of Discover Austin. Located on Baylor Avenue between 5th and 6th … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Zilker Christmas Tree
This 1970s Vintage Austin photo of the Zilker Christmas Tree offers reassurance that not everything has changed in Austin over the last several decades. Beginning in 1967, the moonlight tower in Zilker Park has served as the main support for the tree. There are 39 strands of multicolored lights with a total of 3,309 lights. The two stars on top measures ten feet from point-to-point. The distinctive spiral design is credited to a group of City of Austin electricians. … [Read more...]