Austin: Capital of the Lone Star State

All of you already know that I had been to Austin two weeks ago. I had forgotten to post some other pictures I shot at Austin. I continue to be amazed by the enormous size of state buildings and their grandeur. One such place I went to during the latest visit to Austin is the Texas State History Museum which tells the story of Texas in great detail.

Sited right behind the Capitol building, the museum is a large four-storeyed greyish-maroon building. One of the imposing features is the presence of a large metal forged star in front of the building. Texas is also known as the Lone Star State and this star is the state insignia.

One of the most impressive features of this museum is the humungous floor art titled the "Story of Texas". Designed in stone the colour mural depicts everything about Texas and how things in the region evolved. Right from native Indians, arrival of Westerners and so on... I tried to capture the floor-mural in my lens but it was tough. Hope you can appreciate its beauty. If you are visiting Austin or in the city you must visit the Texas State History Museum just to see this grand work of art.



Texans are proud of their state and the star often finds the pride of place in everything that is Texan. It is common to see the star on railings, buildings, windows, even fences. The Lone star is a symbol of patriotism to the state and Texans surely know how to display this.

Texas' insignia, The Lone Star in front of the museum

Another view of the Lone Star and the Museum