It’s said that some early Christian baptisms were performed in the nude, signifying the restoration of the subject’s soul to its state of innocence at birth. To be naked without shame is to live free from original sin, at least in the biblical sense — and in the Austin of the 1970s, a legendary decade of hippie…
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A Tower’s in the Works at Fourth and Brazos in Downtown Austin
A new tower development could soon rise atop a half-block at the northeast corner of East Fourth and Brazos Streets in downtown Austin — a rising pocket of the central city blessed with quite a few prominent
41-Story Condo Tower Filling Another Gap in the Rainey District’s Skyline
A 41-story downtown Austin condo project could raise a total of 283 residences in a pretty tight corner of the ever-growing Rainey Street neighborhood starting next year. According to local real estate firm Pearlstone Partners, which is co-developing the building with New York-based investment group ATCO, groundbreaking for the district’s latest tower is tentatively scheduled in the first quarter…
After 5 Years of Development, Closings Arrive at the Austin Proper Residences
The Austin Proper Hotel & Residences, with its lodging and restaurant operations already open for business as of last month, has begun the closing process for its residential units this week, with owners expected to begin moving in soon. Announced by Los Angeles-based real estate development firm the Kor Group all the way back in 2015, this 32-story downtown Austin…
Two Permanent Public Toilets are Fully Armed and Operational Downtown
After several years of planning, two of the three permanent “Portland Loo” public restroom facilities previously announced by the City of Austin are officially installed and “open for business,” you might . . . Become a patron to get the full story and gain access to TOWERS’ archive. (Sign-in)
The Independent’s Crown Officially Lights Up Tomorrow Night
According to an announcement by the HOA management team of the downtown Austin condo tower the Independent, the building’s divisive crown will officially power up its lighting system at dusk on Friday, February 7 — that’s tomorrow night. From now on, according to the announcement, the building will “light . . . Become a patron to get the full…