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Austin Public Library is a public library system serving Austin, Texas, United States. It is operated by the City of Austin and consists of the Central Library on Cesar Chavez Street (which replaced the old Faulk Central Library in 2017), the Austin History Center , 20 branches and the Recycled Reads bookstore and upcycling facility.
The Austin Centre is a 16-story mixed-use hi-rise in Downtown Austin, Texas. The building, notable for its large enclosed glass atrium, contains office space, retail space, and an Omni Hotel ; the hotel component of the complex contains a rooftop pool and bar, and several conference rooms.
Allandale, Austin, Texas is a neighborhood in North Central Austin, in the U.S. State of Texas known for its large lots, mature trees, and central location.. The Allandale neighborhood boundaries are Burnet Road and the Brentwood and Crestview neighborhoods to the east, Mopac Expressway and the Northwest Hills neighborhood to the west, 45th Street and the Rosedale neighborhood to the south ...
The story of the settlement of Old West Austin begins with the oldest and best-known home in the area, Woodlawn. James B. Shaw, an Irish immigrant who served as State Comptroller in Texas Governor Elisha M. Pease's administration, purchased several hundred acres of land west of Austin in 1846. [5]
Granite Mountain is a solid dome, also known as a bornhardt, of pink granite (pink granite is also known as Sunset Red) rising over 860 feet one mile west of Marble Falls, Texas. Since quarry operations began in the late 19th century, the distinctive pink-red colored rock has been used in the construction of the Texas State Capitol in Austin ...
Austin Independent School District (AISD) is a school district based in the city of Austin, Texas, United States. Established in 1881, [ 2 ] the district serves most of the City of Austin, the neighboring municipalities of Sunset Valley and San Leanna , and unincorporated areas in Travis County (including Manchaca ).
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Northwest Hills is located on the northwestern side of Austin. [2] The neighborhood is sometimes referred to as Far West after its main street, Far West Boulevard, [3] [4] which stretches from Mopac on the east and goes deep into the residential homes on the west prior to reaching the Ladera Norte street, close to Capital of Texas Highway. [5]