Austin, Texas (Images of America) - Softcover

Thompson, Karen R; Howell, Kathy R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738508322 ISBN 13: 9780738508320

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2000

Synopsis

When General Sam Houston's Texas army defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born. Austin, located on the banks of the Colorado River, was laid out as the capital city in 1839, and has remained the capital since statehood in 1846. Featured here in over 200 vintage photographs is the history of this independent city, and the people who made it what it is today. Land agent Stephen F. Austin brought the first Anglo settlers to the Spanish territory in 1821 and guided them until independence in 1836. Seen here are the images that capture the spirit of those original pioneers and their achievements, including the French Legation, the construction of the capitol, and the Texas governor's mansion, the oldest governor's residence west of the Mississippi. Also pictured are the familiar faces of Austin's long history, including Austin's first mayor, Edwin Waller, and past governor Alan Shivers.

About this title

About the Author

Authors Karen R. Thompson and Kathy R. Howell, a mother-daughter team, are 5th and 6th generation Austinites. Ms. Thompson has been collecting photographs of Texas history for over 40 years, and showcases many of those images here in this new book, all of which have never before been published.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738508322
• ISBN 13: 9780738508320
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128