South Austin Photo Archive circa 1998

Mary Street’s original snapshots of the places, signs and attitude that made 78704 feel like its own small country. Select any image to open the full-size original.

Fran's Hamburgers sign and rooftop hamburger figure in South Austin — Landmark BurgersAfter the divorce, this Dan’s became Fran’s. Legendary status, baby.

The DeChurch residence with its church-like tower and a pickup truck out front — DeChurchA private South Austin residence, circa 1998.

Traffic and the downtown Austin skyline viewed from South Congress Avenue — View of DowntownOne of the era’s open views toward downtown from South Austin.

Jovita's restaurant and cantina with a Skeleton Crew show advertised on the sign — Jovita’sA South Austin Mexican restaurant and music spot.

Liberty Pie storefront with two mismatched chairs and potted plants — Liberty PieA favorite pie place, pizza place and catering service.

Colorful neon and metal artwork behind Todd's Studio in South Austin — Todd’s StudioNeon and metal art—the junk in back.

Golden Slipper Village strip mall and Turntable Records in South Austin — Golden Slipper VillageTaco stand, tattoo parlor, records, shoe repair and more.

Hand-painted Terra Toys sign above the South Austin toy store — Terra ToysA pretty cool South Austin toy store.

Bumper sticker reading South Austin Kicks Ass — South Austin Kicks AssBumper sticker #1.

Bumper sticker reading South Austin Secede — South Austin SecedeBumper sticker #2.

Bumper sticker reading South Austin: Not Just a Waste of Life — Not Just a Waste of LifeBumper sticker #3.

Bumper sticker reading 78704: more than a zip code, a way of life — 78704: A Way of LifeBumper sticker #4.

Bumper sticker reading 78704EVER, South Austin Texas, Earth — 78704EVERBumper sticker #5.

Bumper sticker reading South Austin: We're All Here 'Cause We're Not All There — We’re All HereBumper sticker #6.

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