Moontower Ghosts

The Austin Moontowers have awakened spirits from decades past. You can find the locations of the 5 moontower ghosts that have appeared in 'GHOST SPOTS'.

It is your job to photograph all 5 historical ghosts to complete the Moonlight Tower Photo Album.. and be rewarded with a ghostly meeting!

About the Moontowers

The historical moontowers of Austin aimed to facilitate outdoor activities after sunset, addressing the challenge of navigating in darkness.

In this immersive journey, we delve into the intriguing realm of five spectral entities inspired by authentic historic photographs from the Austin History Center. Captured during the moontowers' era in Austin (circa 1890-1920), these snapshots offer a glimpse into Austin's past. Surely, a lost ghost would be drawn to the moontowers that once illuminated their nightlife.

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Citations

Austin's First Ambulance, photograph, 1910; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124253/m1/1/: accessed March 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

Capt. Drannon -- Chief of Scouts, photograph, November 25, 1906; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth703959/m1/1/: accessed March 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

[Man in a Car on Riverside Drive, Austin], photograph, December 1, 1913; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth704028/m1/1/: accessed March 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

Stephenson, Mrs. Charles (Grace Murray). [Emancipation Day Celebration band, June 19, 1900], photograph, June 19, 1900; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124054/m1/1/: accessed March 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

[Three students of the University of Texas School of Military Aeronautics on the lawn in front of the Old Main building, Austin, Texas], photograph, 1917/1919; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124222/m1/1/: accessed March 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

[Woman standing with a bicycle with balloon tires], photograph, 1900~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124160/m1/1/: accessed March 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

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