The Broken Spoke dance hall received the Texas stamp of approval yesterday: a historical marker.
Community members gather to celebrate the Broken Spoke as it receives a historical marker on Wednesday.The marker is precisely that — a marker. While it doesn’t give the Broken Spoke any additional financial or material perks, it does signal the state's recognition of the venue's historical significance.
“It is a public recognition that this is a story that is extremely important to the history of Texas and to the history of the community of Austin,” Florence said.it has hosted presidents, state governors and celebrities. Country music stars have performed at the Spoke, too, including Willie Nelson, George Strait and Garth Brooks.The Broken Spoke received a Texas historical marker for its legendary history and importance in Austin.
“Unfortunately, there's so many things in Austin — the places that were of importance to the rise of the city's cultural prominence — that are no longer there, like the Armadillo World headquarters,” he said.
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