Just east of Congress on E. Ninth (Congress delineates east and west for these streets) is this historic building, wedged between some other old buildings and a rather unfortunate '70's look parking garage. Formerly the Millet Opera House, the building has housed a private club, the Austin Club, since 1981. The private club hosts a lot of events (wedding parties and such) as well as many political sit-downs due to its proximity to the Capitol. During legislative sessions the bar is abuzz with Texas politics. Since the opera house was built in 1878, some legislative sessions were actually held there while the Capitol was under construction.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Downtown History
Just east of Congress on E. Ninth (Congress delineates east and west for these streets) is this historic building, wedged between some other old buildings and a rather unfortunate '70's look parking garage. Formerly the Millet Opera House, the building has housed a private club, the Austin Club, since 1981. The private club hosts a lot of events (wedding parties and such) as well as many political sit-downs due to its proximity to the Capitol. During legislative sessions the bar is abuzz with Texas politics. Since the opera house was built in 1878, some legislative sessions were actually held there while the Capitol was under construction.
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