Check out the collection of content we’ve created in exploring the cultural histories of several East Austin landmarks. You’ll find articles, oral histories, video, and VR experiences, as well as the tools to create your own immersive experiences!

 


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Historical image of former Harlem Theater, in Austin TX

"The One and Only" – Remembering East Austin's Harlem Theater

Opening its doors October of 1935, The Harlem Theater of East Austin was an iconic cultural hub of the black […]

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Two men in East Austin look at new mural on 12th & Chicon, Austin TX

A Tale of Unity at 12th and Chicon: “We Rise” - E4 Youth

If you’re driving through East Austin or checking out the burgeoning clubs near 12th and Chicon Street, take note of […]

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Keeping Austin Diverse: The Historic Victory Grill

The Victory Grill is a historical restaurant built in 1945 on East 11th Street in Austin, Texas. In the era […]

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Landscape image of Truth's mural of Draylen Mason on side of electrical box in East Austin, TX.

Memorial to a Fallen Stranger: Austin Artist "Truth" on Draylen Mason

In March of 2018, Austin residents were stunned by a string of package bombings around the city, which killed two […]

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