Austin | Historic Images & Postcards

[icebrg]

Originally Posted by Mopacs

Dillard's took over the old Scarborough's department store building in the late 80s I believe, becoming a separate Men's and Children's store. The original/main Dillard's store remains where it is today.

https://www.simon.com/mall/barton-cr...ildren/profile
https://southernretail.blogspot.com/...uare-mall.html

This is the building that originally housed the Scarborough's



The Montgomery Ward's store at Barton Creek closed in 2001 (as with the rest of the chain) and was replaced about 2 years later by the Nordstrom. They completely tore down the MW store and built the Nordstrom from the ground up.

The only Joske's we had in Austin was at Highland Mall. Dillard's took over that store in the late 80s as well.

http://mall-hall-of-fame.blogspot.co...evard-and.html
https://www.statesman.com/picture-ga...ars/957472007/



As for Foley's, they were all converted to Macy's around 2006, which included the Highland and Lakeline Mall stores in addition to Barton Creek. Foley's was also set to open as one of the anchors at the Domain but instead opened as a Macy's (about a year following the conversion of the other stores).

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/s...8/daily29.html

Actually the maun Dillard’s location at Barton Creek was a Joske’s.

[Urbannizer]

Austin, Texas Skyline by smallcurio, on Flickr


Skyline of Austin, Texas from U. S. 81 expressway by smallcurio, on Flickr


Hotel Gondolier on Town Lake, overlooking Austin, Texas by smallcurio, on Flickr


The Ramada Inn, 1001 South Interregional Highway Austin, Texas 78741 by smallcurio, on Flickr

[Armybrat]

Nostalgic photos for me personally because my parents bought their new house on Elmhurst Drive one block east of I-35 in early 1959.
I remember when the Gondolier was built, and the original plan was to include a small “fleet” of gondolas for rental on Town Lake.
Unfortunately, the shipment of gondolas was involved in a fire while being transported to Austin from Italy, with only one or two surviving.

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[Urbannizer]

Armadillo World Headquarters by Steve Hopson, on Flickr

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7R302017 by Bill Arbon, on Flickr


7R302109 Fire in Austin, Texas, 1970s by Bill Arbon, on Flickr


7R301956 looking south for KVET but before the OPEC gas crisis by Bill Arbon, on Flickr


7R301880 Seaton Hospital, Austin, Texas, west of UT campus and north of 24th Street on Rio Grande by Bill Arbon, on Flickr

7R301883 House in west Campus, bicycle and pushmower by Bill Arbon, on Flickr

[Armybrat]

My two younger sons were born at old Seton in 1971 & 1972.
Their older brother was born at St.David’s in 1968.

[Urbannizer]

2007


0637-330 Spaghetti Warehouse by Andy Davy, on Flickr


0637-297 Austin by night by Andy Davy, on Flickr

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1972


https://www.flickr.com/photos/151313979@N08/51641857261

[H2O]

Enco? I remember Esso...

[austlar1]

Originally Posted by H2O

Enco? I remember Esso...

Enco was a brand name used by Humble Oil Corporation to sell gasoline, lubricants, and other products in certain parts of the United States from 1960 to 1977. Enco was used in states where Humble Oil was not permitted to use the Esso brand, which was owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey.

[Urbannizer]

Downtowner Motor Inn Austin,TX by Charles Hathaway, on Flickr

[Sigaven]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Downtowner Motor Inn Austin,TX by Charles Hathaway, on Flickr

now La Quinta

[Tyrone Shoes]

South Austin and North Austin
Bubba vs quiche-eaters
The auto parts capital of the world vs wine sipping quiche eating panty waists



Watch it HERE

Next I'll try to find video of 'BRA'S ACROSS TOWN LAKE'

[drummer]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoes

South Austin and North Austin
Bubba vs quiche-eaters
The auto parts capital of the world vs wine sipping quiche eating panty waists



Watch it HERE

Next I'll try to find video of 'BRA'S ACROSS TOWN LAKE'

I have always loved this video. I also love how both sides fully embraced the stereotypes for the cause - super fun.

[Armybrat]

John Kelso was spokesman & advocate for the South Austin “Bubba Culture” crowd.
RIP

[Urbannizer]

Austin Skyline 1989 by Scott Moore, on Flickr


Austin, Texas Skyline August 1990 by Scott Moore, on Flickr


https://www.flickr.com/photos/steven...36855/sizes/h/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/steven...36856/sizes/h/

[resansom]

I had left Austin in February, 1985 and didn't visit until some time in 1989. I went down to (then) Town Lake with my Mom and we took a paddle boat from just east of the South First St. bridge and I remember being so proud of my home town, finally growing some legit "skyscrapers" in that southern part of downtown. I'm sure my Mom got sick of my "wow"s and "I can't believe it"s as we passed back and forth for a good hour or so. I wasn't especially pleased with all of the set backs but I was impressed with the overall effect and the way it really stretched out downtown, all the way to the river.

Feels like yesterday...

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/151313...57716278958612


https://www.flickr.com/photos/151313...57716278958612

[austlar1]

Originally Posted by Armybrat

John Kelso was spokesman & advocate for the South Austin “Bubba Culture” crowd.
RIP

Not much Bubba Culture left in South Austin. Actually, South Austin today is overall a good deal slicker and more trendy than North Austin.

[gillynova]

^ Can you tell me more about the history between South Austin vs. North Austin?

I'm currently living in South and I do agree that it's getting a bit more trendy down here.

From what I heard, South and North residents hardly went to each others spots before