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Economy Furniture Strike Urban Hike
Economy Furniture strikers marching on Congress Ave, 1969
Join us on Saturday, June 8 for a walking tour of the sites and places of the Economy Furniture Strike, one of the most significant labor actions by Mexican Americans in Austin’s history. This 2-mile urban hike will be hosted by Preservation Austin’s Fowler Family Intern, Matthew Medina.
Tickets $25 per person, free for students. Space is limited. Ticket sales close June 1.
READ MORE ON THE ECONOMY FURNITURE STRIKE HERE.
Our Work
"Rather than look to the past and lament what has been lost, we're looking to the present, at the incredible places we still have, and are working to protect them for the future."
— Lindsey Derrington, Executive Director