The Rise of Masontown
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HISTORIC CONTEXT ON MASONTOWN
"Masontown Texas” was a black community located in what is now east Austin in Travis County. It was bounded to the south by what is now Third Street, to the north by Sixth Street, to the west by Waller Street, and to the east by Chicon Street. Sam and Raiford Mason, the two brothers for whom the community was named, bought the first property in this area in 1867. Former slaves from Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia settled in Masontown. At one time the community had two Baptist churches and as many as 200 residents. By the 1980s, however, Masonville was no longer identifiable as a distinct neighborhood."
Cool facts: The Masontown Mural is one of our largest mural productions yet, as it stands 20ft x 25ft each wall and can only be viewed from the ground level, nestled in on the 4th floor of the Saltillo development, just above retail shops. More pics and videos to come!
The Masontown Mural Project is brought to you by Six Square in partnership with Raasin in the Sun.
Sponsored by: Saltillo & Endeavor Real Estate
Sponsored by: Saltillo & Endeavor Real Estate
Meet the Creative team behind the Masontown Mural production: Ryan Runcie Muralist Moyo Oyelola: Photography Kris San: Video Raasin McIntosh: Curator Masonto...
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