doylehargraves
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How long has that place sat vacant? (with the exception of the bums that periodically make it their home.) Obviously prime real estate, but nothing's happened on that property in years.
The Old Tree House on Dawson Lane
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TxStHorn
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I've lived in Austin all my life (38 years), and that place has been closed almost as long as I can remember.
Seems like it's been closed since the late '80's. I thought someone might have tried to put something in there once, because it looked like there was some construction going on, but then nothing came of it.
I've always wondered what the problem with the place was, as well. Zoning maybe?
Seems like it's been closed since the late '80's. I thought someone might have tried to put something in there once, because it looked like there was some construction going on, but then nothing came of it.
I've always wondered what the problem with the place was, as well. Zoning maybe?
Memories, memories.
That place opened up in the late 70's I think (maybe early 80's). I worked down the street at the Pelican's Wharf, and after work we would sometimes go to the Tree House if Extreme Heat was playing to listen to music and dance. One of our cocktail waitresses was living with the drummer so she always made sure we were on the comp list.
That place opened up in the late 70's I think (maybe early 80's). I worked down the street at the Pelican's Wharf, and after work we would sometimes go to the Tree House if Extreme Heat was playing to listen to music and dance. One of our cocktail waitresses was living with the drummer so she always made sure we were on the comp list.
Is this that place on Barton Springs kinda over by Vinny's? Yeah, it's been vacant since at least the mid-80's if not before. I seem to remember hearing rumors of mob connections to the place. Not sure if that's true or what it would have to do with why it's sat empty for so long.
devingreaney
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I was a living in Austin about four years ago and researched the old place. I am still a freelance writer but now living in Memphis.
It opened in 1977 as Mackedrick’s Treehouse, then became Lola's and finaly just "The Treehouse." It closed sometime between May and December of 1986. Here is the article..
The Link
It opened in 1977 as Mackedrick’s Treehouse, then became Lola's and finaly just "The Treehouse." It closed sometime between May and December of 1986. Here is the article..
The Link
doylehargraves
500+ Posts
Thanks for the article.
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