Sep 03

Shedding Light on The Drake Bridge

Illuminating the history of, and bringing better visibility (literally) to, Austin’s high profile Drake Bridge.

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May 22

West Sixth Street Bridge Nominated for National Register

We are pleased to announce that the beautifully handcrafted West 6th Street Bridge over Shoal Creek has been nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Next, the Texas Historical Commission will finalize the application, and the U.S. Park Service will consider the nomination in the coming months.

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May 07

The 6th Street Bridge at Shoal Creek: A Historic Treasure

  Did you know that the West 6th Street Bridge over Shoal Creek is older than the Texas State Capitol Building? Built in 1887, this historic bridge is one of the state’s oldest masonry arches and located at the site…Read More

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Oct 20

Bring on the Bridges!

The Shoal Creek Conservancy is hosting a series of walks along the creek this October. The topics are eclectic – birds, bridges, bats.

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