Blue Bonnet Court, building in Austin, Travis County, Texas
Blue Bonnet Court is a historic motor court in Austin, Texas, built in 1929. It features 11 simple rooms behind a stone facade and is known for its straightforward design from the early automobile travel era.
The building was constructed in 1929 by Joe and Elizabeth Lucas on land previously owned by the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Land Company. It was originally called the Bluebonnet Tourist Camp and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Blue Bonnet Court shows how travelers stayed overnight in the 1930s. The stone facade and vintage neon sign tell of a time when road trips were new and people needed simple places to rest during their journeys.
The building sits on Guadalupe Street, a historic main route between Austin and Dallas. It is easy to reach on foot and near the Austin State Hospital, making it a convenient reference point when exploring the area.
The neon sign at Blue Bonnet Court was Austin's first neon sign and still hangs on the building today. Though faded, it marks the beginning of roadside advertising for drivers and remains a relic of that groundbreaking era.
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