South Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Original Skyline Club Sign
Photographed By Richard Denney, June 23, 2013
1. The Original Skyline Club Sign Marker
In 1947, C.J. Stark opened the original Skyline Club in North Austin. For the better part of a half a century this neon giant heralded the likes of Patsy Cline, Roger Miller, Elvis Presley, Hank Thompson, Lefty Frizzell, The Geezinslaws, and countless other musical headliners of the times.
Hank Williams Sr. and Johnny Horton played their last public concerts under the shadow of this unique sign.
Since 1981, it has been stored in Bee Cave, Texas waiting to once again to become a visible part of Austin’s history.
When the equally revered Hill’s Cafe re-opened in May, 2001, these two legends were united for the preservation of Austin’s historical character.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2001.
Location. 30° 12.948′ N, 97° 46.153′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in South Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Sheraton Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the premises of Hill’s Cafe. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4700 S Congress Ave, Austin TX 78745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Magruder, C.S.A (approx. ¾ mile away); Doyle Farm
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Also see . . .
1. Hank Williams final show at the Skyline. Austin Chronicle article about Hank Williams final show at the Skyline Club. (Submitted on September 25, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
2. Dance Halls and Last Calls: A History of Texas Country Music. Google books link to excerpt about Skyline Club from Dance Halls and Last Calls: A History of Texas Country Music (Submitted on September 25, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
3. Elvis Presley and the Skyline. History and photos of Skyline Club on the "official" Scotty Moore website (Elvis Presley's guitarist. (Submitted on September 25, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
Additional commentary.
1. Original location of Skyline Club
The Skyline Club was located at 11306 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas. Now the location of a CVS
Photographed By Richard Denney, June 23, 2013
2. Skyline Club Sign
— Submitted September 25, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.
Photographed By Richard Denney, June 23, 2013
3. Skyline Sign and Marker
View of the Skyline sign, and historical marker, located next to the outdoor music stage (left).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,955 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
