This Is What Austin Looked Like 100 Years Ago And It May Surprise You
By Elisa Regulski|Published November 10, 2017
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Elisa Regulski
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
Anyone who’s lived in Austin for longer than five years can attest to the rapid change sweeping through this city. Sometimes, it feels like the only constant thing in this city is the construction crane. Even the photos from Austin in the ’70s are hardly recognizable, so it’s hard to imagine what this city looked like in the early 1900s. This is what Austin looked like 100 years ago, and it may surprise you.