South Lamar, Austin, Texas
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South Lamar, Austin, Texas is a neighborhood in south Austin
, Texas
, United States
.
South Lamar is bounded by Ben White Boulevard/TX-71 and Westgate
to the south, South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Hills
and Galindo
to the east.
Homes in South Austin’s "SoLa" neighborhood have a few single family homes with a greater mix of the community made up of apartment complexes, multi-family homes and condo complexes. Most of the multi-family residences are duplexes that were built in the 1980’s. Because of this high concentration of duplexes, renters make up over 70% of the community making this a hotbed for investors.
This once-gritty row of used-car lots and repair shops has evolved into a dense collection of locally owned businesses, many of which have sprung up in the past 10 years. There are 100 retail shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues alone on the 3.5-mile stretch of Lamar Boulevard between Lady Bird Lake and Ben White Boulevard. The influx has created some interesting contrasts — with boutique shops, trendy salons and hip restaurants coexisting with taxidermy shops and honky-tonks.
The Broken Spoke, a legendary dance hall founded in 1964, still features live music nightly. Owner James White had a reputation for booking local acts and "outlaw" bands that had gained notoriety by rebelling against the mainstream Nashville sound
. Leading this brigade were Kris Kristofferson
and Willie Nelson
. Such Texas favorites as the Dixie Chicks
and George Strait
also played the Broken Spoke when they were just starting out.
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Austin
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, Texas
Texas
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, United States
United States
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.
South Lamar is bounded by Ben White Boulevard/TX-71 and Westgate
Westgate, Austin, Texas
Westgate is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas, located southwest of the city's urban core. It includes ZIP code 78745.Westgate's boundaries are Ben White Boulevard and the South Lamar and Barton Hills neighborhood to the north, Manchaca Road and the South Manchaca neighborhood on the east, Stassney...
to the south, South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Hills
Barton Hills, Austin, Texas
Barton Hills is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas. It is located in south Austin, and encompasses part of ZIP code 78704.Barton Hills is bounded by South Lamar and Zilker neighborhoods to the east, Barton Springs Road and Zilker Park to the north, Barton Creek and the Spyglass-Barton's Bluff...
and Galindo
Galindo, Austin, Texas
Galindo is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas. The area covers part of ZIP code 78704 in south Austin.Galindo is bounded to the south by Ben White Boulevard and the South Manchaca neighborhood, to the east by Dawson and South First Street, to the north by Oltorf Road and Bouldin Creek and to the west...
to the east.
Homes in South Austin’s "SoLa" neighborhood have a few single family homes with a greater mix of the community made up of apartment complexes, multi-family homes and condo complexes. Most of the multi-family residences are duplexes that were built in the 1980’s. Because of this high concentration of duplexes, renters make up over 70% of the community making this a hotbed for investors.
This once-gritty row of used-car lots and repair shops has evolved into a dense collection of locally owned businesses, many of which have sprung up in the past 10 years. There are 100 retail shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues alone on the 3.5-mile stretch of Lamar Boulevard between Lady Bird Lake and Ben White Boulevard. The influx has created some interesting contrasts — with boutique shops, trendy salons and hip restaurants coexisting with taxidermy shops and honky-tonks.
The Broken Spoke, a legendary dance hall founded in 1964, still features live music nightly. Owner James White had a reputation for booking local acts and "outlaw" bands that had gained notoriety by rebelling against the mainstream Nashville sound
Nashville sound
The Nashville sound originated during the late 1950s as a sub-genre of American country music, replacing the chart dominance of honky tonk music which was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s...
. Leading this brigade were Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson is an American musician, actor, and writer. He is known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"...
and Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
. Such Texas favorites as the Dixie Chicks
Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines...
and George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
also played the Broken Spoke when they were just starting out.
Demographics
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of South Lamar was 8,821 as of 2009. Population density per square mile is 6,253, triple figure for Austin at large. Approximately 55% white, 35% Hispanic, 5% black, 2% Asian. Median household income is $39,319, and average estimated value of detached houses in 2009 was $213,391.Education
South Lamar is served by the Austin Independent School DistrictAustin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District is a school district that is based in the city of Austin, Texas, United States. It was established in 1881. Its current superintendent is...
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- Zilker Elementary School
- O. Henry Middle SchoolO. Henry Middle SchoolO. Henry Middle School is a middle school located in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin, Texas and is a part of the Austin Independent School District. It is named after author William Sydney Porter, whose pen name was O. Henry...
- Austin High SchoolAustin High SchoolAustin High School may refer to* Austin High School * Austin High School * Austin High School * Austin High School * Austin-East High School, Knoxville, Tennessee...