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Lights at Night

Field Guide

Austin, Texas


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Copyright 2013 Paige Bryan

All Rights Reserved

Lights at Night Field Guide helps decipherAustins 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 AveAustin, TX 78704

Design by Paige Bryan

Printed in Trustee Hall Digital Lab

Austin, TX. Typeset in Demings,

Avenir and Mrs. Eaves.

Lights at Night

Field Guide

Design and editing by Paige Bryan

Austin, Texas


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6 Map

9 Introduction

11 How to Use

12 Icon Index

14 South CongressLucys Chicken

Hey Cupcake

More Home Slice

22 Congress

Tree Lights

Frost Bank Tower

Littleeld 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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Lucys Chicken

Hey Cupcake

More Home SliceTree Lights

Frost Bank Building

Littleeld Clock

Texas Capitol

Moon Tower

Zilker Park

First Street Bridge

Big Red Sun

East Side Showroom

Sixth Street Lamps

Driskill Hotel

Haddingtons

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Sixth Street was originally calledPecan Street established as the

principle business street. It hasremained so for 150 years.

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 dierent cultures inhabit

the city blocks. For this eld 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.

Introduction


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How to use this book

The map on pages 6/7 is a greatreference for a driving tour of

this eld guide.

Use this guide to nd the location

to t your interest. This guide will

benet you, your pet, and your date.

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 nd icons on the following

pages that represent the possible

aesthetic and commodities of the

locations around Austin.


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Historical

Has signicance to Austin

Drinks

Of the alcohol persuasion

Hip

Popular to Austin

Music

Live show

Wacky

Culturally adventurous

Food

Because you are hungry

Open Past Five

Come in late; We are open

Romantic

Great for a date

Animals

Bring your pets for a good time

Bedtime

Too tired to make it home

Free

Open to the publicChairs

Sit down and take a load o

Icon Index


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South CongressAvenue


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Lucys Chicken2218 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 Cupcake1511 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 Slice1421 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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CongressAvenue


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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.

Tree LightsCongress Ave [First st through Tenth st]


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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.

Frost Bank Tower401 Congress Ave


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Littlefeld Clock106 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 Capitol112 East Eleventh St

The capitol building contains the chambers of the

Texas Legislature and the oce 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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South First & East Cesar ChavezStreet


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Moon Tower1508 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 part ially, in response

to the actions of the serial killer, the Servant

Girl Annihilator. 1970 saw the towers officiall y

recognized as Texas State Landmarks.


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Zilker Park2100 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 BridgeLady Bird Lake Trail on First

Walk your dog or your date around the rst 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 Sun1311 East Cesar Chavez St

Taking a stroll down East Cesar Chavez St by Big

Red Sun is denitely 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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SixthStreet


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East Side Showroom1100 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

inuences from Europe to Texas delicacies. Live

music comes in all genres here.


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Sixth Street LampsSixth 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 Hotel604 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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Haddingtons601 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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