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Guy Town in Austin was a red-light hub with a most curious legacy. A decadent and deadly area of the city's past. The district rose from the Colorado River up to 5th Street and spanned from Congress Avenue to Shoal Creek. It was a haven for notorious madams, prostitutes, druggies and drunkards lost to history, as well as names still remembered--Ben Thompson, O. Henry and Johnny Ringo roamed its streets looking for a good time. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages; 31972
Title: Guy Town By Gaslight A History of Vice in Austin's First Ward
Categories: History,
Publisher: The History Press: 2014
ISBN Number: 1626194459
ISBN Number 13: 9781626194458
Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Near Fine
Seller ID: 31972
Keywords: Austin, Texas Brothels Red-light District Prostitution FIRST Ward,