Impulse Buying

City approves $15 million toward Convention Center Hotel, which the city will own in 30 years.

"...this time last year, to Hilton (operator) and the Landmark Organization (developer), has gone from zero to $15 million...."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Landmarks of the Nineties

"...have always been, and always will be, an Austin landmark ("eternal," you might say), but now that they they've..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Separation Anxieties

New Section?

"...At the Historic Landmark Commission meeting in July, Stocklin presented six criteria from..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus

Great Scott!

"Why Not?"

"...cool (and we could do a lot worse than Landmark), will be able to maintain that same deft touch..."

April 16, 1999 Screens Feature

Moral March for Democracy at Texas State Capitol

"...whose father former President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Photo Gallery

City Seeks to Break the Rich, White "Historic" Mold

Applicants wanted for equity-focused preservation workgroup

"...For decades, Historic Landmark Com­mis­sion Chair Terri Myers says, "Historic preservation was pretty..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

An End to Pot Prosecutions?

Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession

"...located at 1805 E. Third, is up for historic landmark status. The property served as the home to Consuelo..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Autumn events you ought to check out

"...The Texas Historic Commission’s Landmark Inn in Castroville is closed until further notice. They..."

Aug. 30, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Court Collision Coming

Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown

"...landowner, more than a year ago, by the Historic Landmark Commission on two small multiplex buildings (old and now..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Reji Thomas Has Left the Building

Pining for Pine Street

"...at the Oct. 27 meeting of the city's Historic Landmark Commission, on behalf of Pine Street Station, was not..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Whither Rosewood Courts?

The fight to save the first public housing complex for African-Ameri­cans in the U.S

"...Austin's most significant Juneteenth parade ground and an important landmark of Texas' African-American history...."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

The Daily Hustle: 6/11/10

I don't need no cure … sweet Council hangover

"...The historic landmark zoning discussion soonafter didn't engender harmony either. After several..."

June 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Tax Abatements Are Not Just for West Austin Mansions

"...better care of the property because of its city landmark status. In a recent remodeling, at the request of..."

Jan. 5, 2010 Postmarks

Austin Landmarks on the Menu

Pay tribute to old Austin with a visit to one of these 19 landmark restaurants

"...that have flourished from 25 to 49 years (see "Landmark Eateries"). Turns out there are still plenty of culinary..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Commissioner Jean Mather, who currently sits on the Historic Landmark Commission, had strong questions this week about whether the..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Tough Tacos

As tempers rise, the Las Manitas debate symbolizes the future of Austin

"..."the Avenue Cafe"), a Congress Avenue and Austin cultural landmark since 1981. The Marriott chain, via landowners the Finley..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Column by Michael King

My Migas, My City

As Downtown development explodes, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and its neighbors face an uncertain future

"...is the only one with a protective city historic landmark designation. Lidia and Cynthia Pérez, who also own Las..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The Historic Landmark Commission corrected a missed opportunity and declared the Austin..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...former city attorneys, but that's just what the Historic Landmark Commission did last week when it nixed demolition permits..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...McCallum Drive, received the support of the city's Historic Landmark Commission for historic zoning, but the request was denied..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The fuss over historic zoning is a symptom of larger city problems.

"...by a well-prescribed process involving city staff, the Historic Landmark Commission, the planning commissions (we have two, you know),..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Book Review

"...Forgotten Disaster That Devastated a Town and Ignited a Landmark Legal Battle by Bill Minutaglio..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

House Sitting

The Dickinson-Hannig House looks for a home

"...to the Convention Center hotel-in-progress, the City Council, Historic Landmarks Commission, and Parks Board have approved its removal to..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

By Any Other Name

The history of Austin's cherished landmarks reveals the extent to which chance plays a part in who among their namesakes we remember and which fade with time.

"...That's the funny thing about how Austin's streets and landmarks got their names. Geography rewrites history. Spontaneous gestures and..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Historical Revision

"...you'll find the nine members of the Austin Historic Landmark Commission, which has two primary roles in the city's..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Travel for Food

Texas Restaurants Worth Visiting on the Road This Summer

"...Texas Parks and Wildlife's historic bed and breakfast, the Landmark Inn. Just $45 gets you a charming room with..."

May 26, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Klaus Kinski, which will begin a five-day run at Landmark's Dobie Theatre on Sun., Mar 19.) Adding to the..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Downtown Developments

"...C8 Hilton-Landmark Hotel Where: Fourth, Fifth, Neches, Red River What: 800-room..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Shortcuts

"...as of April 15. He's informed the new owners, Landmark Theatres (the arthouse chain to whom he sold the..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two

"...Scott Dinger is selling the Dobie Theatre to the Landmark Chain. There isn't the time or the space to..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column by Louis Black

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