The Community Center at 1192 Angelina Street
historic place
The Community Center, located in Austin, Travis County, is a historic place at 1192 Angelina Street. This building, constructed around 1928, is recognized for its Mission/Spanish Revival architectural style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1985. The center was also designated a local historic landmark in 1987. Known as the Howson Community Center, it served as a vital resource for the African-American community since 1929. Throughout its history, it provided space for women's and African-American social groups, day care services, and functioned as a union hall during the 1960s and 1970s. Its significance lies in its role in the social history and architecture of East Austin.