EHG- The History of Tom Miller Dam

Описание: Linda McCoy and Jeffrey Dochen will tell the history of the Tom Miller Dam and its predecessors. You’ll learn about the interesting characters that fought for and against “The Great Granite Dam” and how it helped shape the history of Austin.

Come discover the answers to these history mysteries and more!

• What was Austin like before the dam?
• What tragedy occurred on April 7, 1900?
• Why is it called the Tom Miller Dam?
• Who was Emmett Shelton?

Linda McCoy has lived in Austin since 1992 and has vowed to never leave! She has owned a small educational consulting company since 2005 called Waterloo Education. She has two wonderful sons – Zikolos, who lives in Osaka, Japan, and Griffen, who recently graduated from Austin High School

She loves living in Austin and loves sharing stories about Austin’s history. Linda is an avid stand up paddleboarder who competes in races at the State and National levels. She enjoys exploring everything new and old that Austin has to offer!

Jeffrey Dochen is a master storyteller and a native of the Westbank area. He is the son of the founder of West Lake Hills, Emmett Shelton; an alumnus of Eanes Elementary and Westlake High School; and a realtor helping people sell or buy homes locally for over 40 years. A proven history buff, Jeffrey is a tremendous volunteer asset at the Austin History Center Association, where he coordinates the popular Spotlight Series.