SPONSORED CONTENT DISCOVER THE AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER See fascinating collections and exhibits that tell the story of Texas’ capital city. Explore the Austin History Center, a division of the Austin Public Library, which has reopened in a new home. The Austin History Center’s mission is to procure and preserve records that document Austin’s history from before its founding in 1839 to the present. It’s housed in a historic two-building museum campus that was originally constructed as the downtown main libraries for the city in 1933 and 1979. Spend an afternoon discovering impressive collections of architectural records, historic photos, books, manuscripts, periodicals, audiovisual materials and maps. Listen to recordings of music legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Ely. Watch live performances from clubs and venues around Austin. And hear insightful oral histories provided by more than 400 Austin residents and public figures. In addition, the Austin History Center offers an online archive. Be sure to check the website for exciting exhibits and programs. And join a tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Austin History Center and an inside take on the city’s local lore. PICA 13469, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library 800 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX | 512-974-7480 library.austintexas.gov/ahc 27
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