Travis Heights, Austin, Texas
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Travis Heights is a neighborhood in South Austin, bounded by Town Lake on the north, Interstate 35 on the east, Congress Avenue on the west and Oltorf Street on the south. It was founded in 1913 by Mr. Newning, Mr. Swisher and General Stacy and development didn't really take off until the 1920s. The city park located along Blunn Creek in Travis Heights is named after General Stacy.
The tree lined, rolling hills throughout the neighborhood and close proximity to downtown make it very popular with professionals who want a quiet neighborhood feel but without the commute. It is located in the very sought after and politically active 78704 zip code.
Another attraction of the neighborhood is its closeness to the newly rejuvenated South Congress Avenue many times called SoCo. SoCo used to be a haven for drugs and prostitution but is now full of hip cafes and stores.
[edit] External links
- City of Austin
- Greater South River History (PDF)
- South Congress history (PDF)
- Austin's Travis Heights
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