HATCHERY HISTORY
Survey of Fish Hatchery, 1960
1940: US Fish and Wildlife Fish department developed the property as a fish hatchery.
RBJ Tower, May 2018
A master plan development was conceived and development of the historic site has been commenced.
2017-2019: A strategic partnership between Austin Geriatric Center and three prominent development companies is formed. A master plan development was conceived, and development of the historic site has commenced.
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1968: President Lyndon Baines Johnson declares the Fish Hatchery land as surplus prompting Austin Geriatric Center to develop the 16-story residential tower.
Aerial Photograph, May 1960
Pump from Hatchery operation
Relics of the operations will be integrated into the Hatchery Park including an original water well.
Groundbreaking Ceremony, May, 2019
Rebekah Baines Johnson Redevelopment Groundbreaking
May 1, 2018
