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On the verge of demolition, neighborhood seeks recognition for Holy Cross Hospital
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Recent history has given us little reason to take note of 2600 E. MLK Blvd., where for decades a vacant concrete building has served largely as a canvas for graffiti. But before it was scenery, Austinites traveled miles to visit, pursuing the latest breakthroughs in radiation treatment for cancer patients.
The former Capital Area Research and Radiation Center is all that remains of the Holy Cross Hospital complex, which from 1950 through 1989 was home to some of the city’s best medical professionals. Now, those who recall its zenith are preparing to say goodbye, as a permit to clear the path for redevelopment makes its way through the Historic Landmark Commission.
In its place, the developer is proposing a glossy mixed-use project, though the specifics remain vague. Judging from a handful of renderings, the new seven-story building appears to consist mostly of residential units, perhaps with ground floor commercial space.
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