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Preservation Austin 5/3/24 Preservation Austin 5/3/24

Green & White Grocery Designated A City Of Austin Historic Landmark

Preservation Austin is thrilled to share that East Austin’s Green & White Grocery was officially designated a City of Austin Landmark. From the store’s founding during segregation to its endurance in the face of gentrification and increased displacement, the story of Green & White Grocery is a testament to the resilience of Austin’s Mexican American community.

Preservation Austin 5/11/23 Preservation Austin 5/11/23

Call to Action! Support Landmark Designation for Broken Spoke

Write to Council and let them know that you SUPPORT designating this Austin institution, protecting it for generations to come.

Preservation Austin 10/27/21 Preservation Austin 10/27/21

Last Days of Dry Creek Cafe

Dry Creek Cafe & Boat Dock, a beloved dive bar that has nurtured cedar choppers, hippies, UT students, and everyone in between for nearly seventy years, is set to close on October 31, 2021. This legacy business’s storied history makes it an unforgettable Austin treasure.

Preservation Austin 4/14/21 Preservation Austin 4/14/21

Raised on Music: Growing Up in Austin’s Music Venues

Stacey Ingram Kaleh and Melissa Ingram discuss their shared passion for live music, growing up immersed in Austin’s live music scene, and the ways in which music venues shape the city’s identity.