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History of City of Austin -- During the 1880s, Austin gained new prominence as the state capitol building was completed in 1888 and claimed as the seventh largest building in the world.

, Austin expanded its city limits to more than three times its former area, and the first granite dam was built on the Colorado River to power a new street car line and the new "moon towers." After the mid-20th century, Austin became established as one of Texas' major metropolitan centers and in the late 20th century, Austin emerged as an important high tech center for semiconductors and software. 30.2500; -97.7500