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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BLK_cactus-theater_Austin-TX.html
In the 1930's and 40's, the Cactus Theater was owned by legendary vaudeville performer Richard "Skinny" Pryor, and featured cowboy and Spanish language movies. His son, Cactus Pryor, would sell patrons their tickets, pop the popcorn, and run the p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BA8_taylor-lime-kiln-no-1_Austin-TX.html
This kiln was built in 1871 by Scottish immigrant Peter C. Taylor (b. 1829). His patented kiln design permitted continuous firing, producing a superior lime that was used to make mortar for late 19th century Austin buildings and had a wide market …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B50_boggy-creek-masonic-cemetery_Austin-TX.html
According to local tradition, in the winter of 1859, 23-year-old John Davis joined a community wagon train headed for work in the pine forests of Bastrop County. Davis, sprayed by a skunk during the night, began running wildly through the camp. He…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B4F_approximate-site-reached-by-the-espinosa-olivares-aguirre-expedition_Austin-TX.html
A good will trip made in 1709, when Spain was uneasy about her 190-year-old claim to Texas, (She had closed East Texas missions, then had learned of a French trading visit to Texas, 1707.) Capt. Pedro De Aguirre and 14 soldiers escorted from a mis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B4C_fort-magruder-c-s-a_Austin-TX.html
During the Civil War, Fort Magruder was built near here west of Congress Avenue. Named for Gen. John Bankhead Magruder, commander of Texas Confederate forces, it was one of three forts planned to protect Austin from a possible Union attack from th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AXA_the-original-skyline-club-sign_Austin-TX.html
In 1947, C.J. Stark opened the original Skyline Club in North Austin. For the better part of a half a century this neon giant heralded the likes of Patsy Cline, Roger Miller, Elvis Presley, Hank Thompson, Lefty Frizzell, The Geezinslaws, and count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM197A_the-johnson-smokehouse_Austin-TX.html
Charles Johnson was a native of Sweden who settled in Austin in 1854. In 1858 he built his main residence near Deep Eddy along the Colorado River, which presently is the American Legion. The Johnson Ranch, consisting of 124 acres, was procured in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1634_site-of-pecan-springs-school_Austin-TX.html
In community where scalping and dramatic rescue of Josiah Wilbarger occurred in 1833. By 1875 area had developed so much that a schoolhouse was built at this site. Original 30 x 40 - foot structure was set on 4.68 acres of land. A Mr. Goodnight wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15Q1_old-quarry-site_Austin-TX.html
Limestone quarried at this site was hauled to Congress Avenue by oxen and used in constructing the 1853 Texas Capitol Building. The structure burned in 1881, but stone from the Capitol ruins later used in several Austin building projects. The quar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IW_clay-pit-bucket-tower_Austin-TX.html
This tower and two others supported a cable conveyor that brought clay from pits south of the Colorado river to a brick making facility nearby. A. J. Zilker installed the system in 1902. In 1912, the Butler Brick Company leased his plant, operatin…
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