The Fashionette Beauty Shop and McDonald Jackson House have stood at East 13th and Bob Harrison streets since the early 1900s. Staff and the Historic Landmark Commission both recommend historic zoning because of the building's architecture, historical associations, and community value.
This historic landmark status is a significant reminder of the resilience, creativity, and business acumen of African American women entrepreneurs in segregation-era Austin. Belinda Davis, part-owner, emphasized the importance of preserving the property for future generations.
Belinda Davis expressed her commitment to preserving the property, stating her mother's wish not to sell it. She highlighted the lack of trust funds or big pensions, emphasizing the generational wealth embedded in the house for over 80 years.
Davis emphasized her dedication to renovation over selling to investors for newer developments, aiming to maintain authenticity and honor the history of East Austin.
#historic-preservation #community #generational-wealth #property-renovation #african-american-entrepreneurship
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