The vantage point for this Vintage Austin photo is near the present-day Austin American Statesman building looking north. In the photo you can see a horse drawn carriage on the bridge (and they aren't waiting to see the bats fly!), the Capitol, and the frame of the Scarborough building, Austin’s first tower. Located at 6th & Congress it stood eight-stories tall and is still there today. … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Seaholm Power Plant
Today, the Seaholm Power Plant serves as commercial space but during the 1950s it was the sole provider of electric power for Austin. As the city grew, Seaholm couldn’t keep up with the demand for electric power so other stations were built around town. In 1989, Seaholm no longer provided power and in 1996 closed entirely. In the distance of this Vintage Austin photo you can see the UT Tower. … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Deep Eddy Pool
This Vintage Austin photo is of Deep Eddy Swimming Pool. Deep Eddy began as a natural swimming hole in the Colorado River and was expanded into a man-made pool in 1915 by A.J. Eilers. At that time, it was a portion of the Deep Eddy Bathing Beach resort and played host to a number of attractions including a diving horse and a diving baby. Deep Eddy is filled with fresh water (no chlorine!), is the oldest swimming pool in Texas, and is on the national register of historic places. … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Downtown From Above
This Vintage Austin photo from January 1963 is a great shot of downtown Austin from above. In it you can see several recognizable landmarks. Included are the Capitol, the UT Tower, Texas Memorial Stadium, a little bit of the Congress Avenue bridge, and the start of construction for the Crest Inn (also seen in a previous Vintage Austin post). It was completed in 1965 and located on the south east corner of Congress and Caesar Chavez. … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Mayfield Park and Preserve – Episode 37
Mayfield Park and Preserve is home to a group of peafowl. Mating season begins in February, meaning the males have grown their full plumage. Head out to see the peacocks strut their stuff in the spring or head out in July to collect the feathers they drop at the end of mating season. Other Discover Austin topics seen in this episode: Mount Bonnell Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. Did you know that there are peacocks roaming around Austin? We’re at Mayfield Park to check it out on … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Construction of the UT Tower
Constructed of the tower at the University of Texas began in 1934 and was completed in 1937. The tower of the Main Building at the University is a well-known landmark. The main building was originally the central library while the 27-story tower housed the book stacks. If you wanted to make a selection, you’d first search the mammoth card catalog, then relay your choice to the front desk, and finally wait. Waiting on the roller skate clad Tower Librarians, at their busiest, could take more than an hour and a … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The HEB Center – Episode 36
The HEB Center in Cedar Park is home of the Texas Stars and Austin Spurs. Along with those two permanent residents, the area hosts many other events throughout the year including many family friendly shows. You can find a list of upcoming events on the HEB Center website. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. I’m in Cedar Park at the HEB Center for this episode of Discover Austin. The HEB Center at Cedar Park is a fabulous multi-use entertainment facility that hosts more than 150 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Holy Roller – Episode 35
In our latest adventure for Discover Austin Eats, Michael Zook and I met for brunch at Holy Roller in downtown Austin. The food was spectacular, the atmosphere eye-catching, and I can't wait to go back for more! Other Discover Austin topics mentioned in this episode: Via 313 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The Drag – Episode 34
This episode of Discover Austin pays homage to The Drag near the University of Texas. This beloved stretch of Guadalupe Street, across from campus, has served the students of UT for decades. Other Discover Austin topics that appear in this episode: Iconic Murals - Jeremiah the Innocent Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. I’m on The Drag for this episode of Discover Austin. The stretch of roadway known as The Drag is the portion of Guadalupe Street, that strictly speaking, runs … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: JewBoy Burgers – Episode 30
On this episode of Discover Austin, Michael Zook and I head over to JewBoy Burgers at the food truck park at 5000 Burnet Road in Austin. Mo makes up some wonderful burgers and provides a great experience. So cancel those plans with your vegan friend and head over to JewBoy Burgers instead! … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Wurstfest – Episode 29
Do you like sausage? Or beer? Well, then Wurstfest is an event you won't want to miss! This German heritage festival in New Braunfels is a must-see in central Texas. Visit their website to prepare for next years event. If you prefer to read than watch, the transcript can be found below the video. Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. I’m about an hour south of downtown Austin in the town of New Braunfels for Wurstfest in this road trip episode of Discover Austin. Wurstfest is an … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Trail of Lights – Episode 28
In this episode of Discover Austin, I visit the long-running Trail of Lights. For a couple weeks each December, Zilker Park is transformed into a spectacular light display. In addition to the lights, you can visit with Santa, enjoy live (often local) entertainment, food trucks, and more. If you’d prefer to read about the Trail of Lights, instead of watching the video, the transcript can be found below. Previous Discover Austin topics mentioned in this episode: The Pennybacker Bridge, Greetings From … [Read more...]
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