About Austin's Moonlight Towers
Erected in the 1890s, Austin's Moonlight Towers are an ingenious system that illuminated the nights of the Texas capital in the early days of electricity.
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They still bathe Austin in artificial moonlight from dusk till dawn. Six lamps at the top of each tower create the famous moonlight glow.
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Today, 17 of the original 31 towers remain. They are official Texas State Landmarks and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Moonlight Towers have been beloved by Austinites for generations.
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Please visit the Infographic, History, and Map pages to learn more.
Moonlight Tower No. 1 in Travis Heights
Moonlight Tower Blueprint Art
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These are a rare find: authentic blueprints of the Moonlight Towers.
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We offer several sizes of these beautiful blueprints in a wide variety of media.
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Visit our online store to learn more.
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About Austin Moonlight
Austin Moonlight is Cynthia Hannon and Daniel Barnekow, a married couple who fell in love under the glow of Moonlight Tower No. 1., in Travis Heights.
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Cindy is a native Austinite. Dan didn't get here until 1982. We are happy to call Austin our hometown.
You may have seen Austin Moonlight Blueprint Art around town....
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