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Austin's History: An Introduction
"Welcome to Austin, Texas! What started as a small colony chartered in 1839 has grown and, in the last 20 years, exploded to become one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Whether you're new to town and want to know all about it, or a nati..."
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Austin's History: Restaurants
"Although well-known for its barbecue, Austin is home to a wide array of ethnic cuisines, both traditional and with a twist, and dietary lifestyles. From breakfast tacos to barbecue, vegan spots to food trucks - this list includes a selection of bo..."
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Austin's History: Public and Park Space Use
"Austin is well known and recognized for its rich natural environment and abundance of public park space. The very foundation of the city can be attributed to the abundance of natural beauty that appealed to Republic of Texas leaders as a site for ..."
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Austin's History: Live Music Capitol of the World
"Famously known as "The Live Music Capital of the World," Austin, Texas has become the home of many musicians, some who have gone on to stardom, others who remain local favorites. This list attempts to provide a brief overview of this lar..."
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Austin's History: Property Research Resources
"The Austin History Center holds many different types of resources to help you research the history of property in Austin, Texas. These resources can help you identify when a structure was built, information about owners/occupants/users, the archit..."