Lights a t Night Field Guide
Austin, Texas
Copyright 2013 Paige Bryan All Rights Reserved Lights at Night Field Guide helps decipher Austins nightlife through outdoor lighting. The content of this guide was currated by Paige Bryan in Junior Studio at St. Edwards University. St. Edwards University 3001 South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 Design by Paige Bryan Printed in Trustee Hall Digital Lab Austin, TX. Typeset in Demings, Avenir and Mrs. Eaves.
Lights a t Night Field Guide
Austin, Texas
Design and editing by Paige Bryan
6 Map 9 Introduction 11 How to Use 12 Icon Index 14 South Congress Lucys Chicken Hey Cupcake More Home Slice 22 Congress Tree Lights Frost Bank Tower Littlefield Clock Texas Capitol
32 South First Street & East Cesar Chavez Moon Tower Zilker Park First Street Bridge Big Red Sun 42 Sixth Street East Side Showroom Sixth Street Lamps Driskill Hotel Haddingtons
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Introduction
Lights at Night Field Guide helps decipher Austins nightlife through outdoor lighting. Austin, Texas has grown into a metropolis much more diverse than the village of Waterloo it bloomed from. Many different cultures inhabit the city blocks. For this field guide I have chosen to highlight South Congress, East Cesar Chavez, South First Street, Congress Ave Downtown, and Sixth Street. Austin prides itself on having a unique and weird culture. Naturally each building and public area is treated with an independent identity. Sixth Street was originally called Pecan Street established as the principle business street. It has remained so for 150 years.
How to use this book
Use this guide to find the location The map on pages 6/7 is a great to fit your interest. This guide will reference for a driving tour of benefit you, your pet, and your date. this field guide. There are several ways to use this book: 1.Drive the route to see the beauty of all the locations. 2.Walk between the locations under one section. 3.Pick one location for its atmosphere and amenities to enjoy a great night. You will find icons on the following pages that represent the possible aesthetic and commodities of the locations around Austin.
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Icon Index
Historical Has significance to Austin
Wacky Culturally adventurous
Animals Bring your pets for a good time
Drinks Of the alcohol persuasion
Food Because you are hungry
Open Past Five Come in late; We are open
Hip Popular to Austin
Romantic Great for a date
Bedtime Too tired to make it home
Music Live show
Free Open to the public
Chairs Sit down and take a load off
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South Congress
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Lucys Chicken
2218 College Ave
Plywood and particle board pattern create a unique facade of the restaurant that re-purposes old wooden shipping palettes. Austin Architect Michael Hsu designed the building opened in 2012. Sit down here for some fried chicken and a jukebox that plays nothing but Texas music all night long.
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Hey Cupcake
1511 South Congress Avenue
A permanent food trailer of Austin, Hey cupcake was started by a St. Edwards University graduate. Open late, these cupcakes are not little. Outdoor seating is great for a breezy evening under these fun hanging lights.
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More Home Slice
1421 South Congress Ave
This take-out spot is open all week even on Tuesdays when the original next door is closed. There is seating inside and out with a walk-up window. The retro lighting keeps a throwback feel to the restaurant.
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Tree Lights
Congress Ave [First st through Tenth st]
The tree lights leading up to the capitol create a romantic atmosphere and if you get hungry you can pop into a nearby restaurant. The lights come on just after dusk.
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Frost Bank Tower
401 Congress Ave
Designed by HKS, Inc. and Duda/Paine Architects, LLP, in 2003 the Frost Bank Tower is considered one of the most recognizable buildings in Austin. The Frost Bank Tower is one of only two places in the world with blue low-e glass skin. Animals allowed outside the building, but bring a baggie.
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Littlefield Clock
106 East Sixth Street
On the edge of Congress and Sixth the clock accompanies the LittleField building constructed in 1910. Located in the heart of Austins Entertainment District; the clock still keeps accurate time.
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Texas Capitol
112 East Eleventh St
The capitol building contains the chambers of the Texas Legislature and the office of the governor. The romantic neo-renaissance styling is open to the public and a great place to see the famous Austin bats in the evening.
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Moon Tower
1508 S First St
Austin, Texas is the only city in the world known to still operate this system. The Moonlight Towers were erected, at least partially, in response to the actions of the serial killer, the Servant Girl Annihilator. 1970 saw the towers officially recognized as Texas State Landmarks.
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Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd
A recreational area in the heart of south Austin comprising over 350 acres of publicly owned land is great for an evening picnic. It is named after Andrew Jackson Zilker, its benefactor, who donated the land to the city in 1917.
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First Street Bridge
Lady Bird Lake Trail on First
Walk your dog or your date around the first street bridge for a great view of the city. Take in the history of each building with out craning your neck. Look out for a late night segway tour, but dont worry they wont run your over.
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Big Red Sun
1311 East Cesar Chavez St
Taking a stroll down East Cesar Chavez St by Big Red Sun is definitely romantic and free. The nature inspired lamps are modern yet timeless. Big Red Sun is a landscape design studio opened in 1994 with a beautiful side garden.
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East Side Showroom
1100 East Sixth St
Mother-daughter owned in the heart of Sixth Sts Independent Business District, East Side Showroom is inspired by a wide variety of influences from Europe to Texas delicacies. Live music comes in all genres here.
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Sixth Street Lamps
Sixth St [Congress Ave to Red River St]
These classically styled lamps light the way down Austins famous bar street. Wacky-people watching as your walk down the street is a much. Pop in to any bar for a drink or if there is a great song playing.
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Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos St
Built in 1886 by Jasper N. Preston and Son as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill remains a landmark of legendary Texas hospitality. It will be pricey, but a night in luxury is worth it.
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Haddingtons
601 W Sixth St
An American Tavern with an elevated interpretation of the traditional, formality is not required here. Haddingtons concept and design by Michael Polombo sought to combine an industrial look with traditional detailing.
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