Historic Austin

Annexed in 1899, Austin became the home of numerous immigrant communities and remains a hub for many grand residences built in the fashionable Queen Anne, Prairie, and Shingle styles.

Visit Austin’s historic Midway Park and surrounding streets with their late 19th and early 20th century houses, schools and churches, with works by prominent local architects including Frederick Schock, William Drummond and Dwight Perkins. Hear about ongoing work to revitalize this vibrant neighborhood after years of discriminatory housing policies, disinvestment and other challenges.