Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall
When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out
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When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out
The Earth-obsessed antiques dealer has orbs dating back to the 1700s.
Streets like South Congress Avenue are crucial to retail and hotel chains looking for cachet, real estate experts say, but gentrification can push out local businesses and residents.
Gary Coffman opened the dome-shaped fish store in 1997 and sells marine life shipped in from Indonesia, California and more. Take a look inside:
For many, South Congress Books kept a local flare alive on the popular street. But after newly announced rent increases, the store is being priced out.