Fascinated post #5

Reading Images of America: Austin's Rosewood Neighborhood 
was very eye opening and fascinated.

From previous readings, I knew that East Austin was rich in culture, history and tradition but this book literally put a face to these facts.

First of all I loved how this book approached East Austin holistically, showcasing several sectors of society in the book such as business, education and development.

The sections that I liked the most were probably the "Business" section and the "community" chapter.

Form the Business chapter,  I enjoyed reading and looking at pictures of some of the most successful business in East Austin. In particular, it fascinated me to know that many famous artist such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald have visited Austin's Victory Grill and they visited East Austin in particular. I LOVE jazz, especially older jazz and to think that these big names were present in Austin, across from where I now go to school and reside, drives me completely insane. There is NO doubt that East Austin is rich indeed.

I also enjoyed the "community" chapter because it highlighted specific community members such as Reverand Clark, Sheryl Cole, Velma Roberts and Dorothy Turner that made significant impact on the community and that were prove that East Austinites are not "criminals, or uneducated" people, but passionate, informed individuals that care about their communities. I also enjoyed this section because it showcased historic structure, plaques and monuments stills standing in East Austin such as the plaque at Wesley United Methodist Church.