Austin's famous Sixth Street bar district, also known as "Dirty Sixth," has more to offer than booze and tourists. Look past the party and you'll find one of the city's most historic districts, with historical markers on nearly every building. Most of the buildings in the area date back to the 1800s, when Sixth Street was an important commercial district for the city.
The street held particular importance to Austin's minority community during times of segregation, a period of history reflected . . .