Potential Landmark at Risk
The Elmer and Cora Young House, the landmark-initiated home prominently sited at 1109 Travis Heights Blvd, must pass the next hurdle at Planning Commission tomorrow to potentially avoid demolition. Last […]
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Historic Travis Heights
The Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District Project in Austin, Texas is a volunteer effort by neighbors within the historic district.
Speak Against Demolishing the 706 E. Monroe Bungalow
The Historic Landmark Commission will hear the case Wednesday Nov. 4, 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street. The house has retained excellent integrity and is a Contributing Structure with our National Register Historic District. Its visibility at the entrance to Little Stacy Park has endeared […]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A photo of a band at the 1900 Juneteenth celebration at Eastwoods Park. See Article. CREDIT: GRACE MURRAY STEPHENSON, AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER, PICA 05481 Juneteenth 2020 brings even deeper meaning to the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, given our greater awareness of the systemic racism […]
Kick-off Event November 2018
Save the second weekend of November! We are planning a big event to celebrate our neighborhood’s history and raise donations towards our National Register Historic District effort. If you would like to help or make in-kind donations, please contact Melanie@HistoricTravisHeights.org.
Cocktail Party Series, Party No. 2 at The Academy July 27!
Last month’s cocktail party at the lovely Wilkins-Gullett House on Newning Avenue happened so spontaneously we neglected to post about it here, but we’re on top of this month’s party. Join us Friday, July 27, 5:30-7:30 at Hugh and Claudette Lowe’s lovely home, The Academy, also known as the Mather-Kirkland […]
Meeting Wed. June 13, 7 p.m. at Twin Oaks Library
We’ll update you on the status of our boundaries and application progress, as well as strategize about fundraising. Please come!! Also, thank you to Elizabeth Brooks and Carrie Bills, our wonderful neighborhood realtors who donated $1,000 each to the effort. A big thank you to Robin Sanders, who also made […]
We need your help with grant writing
It’s been ages and we’ve been in a lull due to lack of funds, but I have been so shaken by losses in the neighborhood that I just had to make another push and get this ball rolling again. (Anyone who wants to help, PLEASE come forward!) Despite it being […]
Historic by Design
Here is your chance to tour the Alberto Garcia House, 1214 Newning Ave. You’ve seen it under construction for the last 20 years, now you can learn what went into its restoration from the contractors and craftspeople who did the work. Thursday, October 6 6–7 p.m. Overview & Tour 7–8 […]
Cocktail Party Fundraiser at the Historic Louis & Flossie John House
This mysterious house at 1924 Newning Avenue is finally having its story told. Come and learn more about it and its fascinating past at a fundraiser for our historic district effort. It will be an afternoon affair on Sunday, May 23, from 3-5 p.m. Admission is $15. The City of […]
