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Under The Moonlight

99% Invisible

CHAPTER

The Unsolved Murders of 1885

This chapter explores a series of unsolved murders that occurred in Austin, Texas in 1885, targeting black servants during a dark time with little street lighting. It introduces the concept of moonlight towers and discusses the history and practical design of these towers, which were acquired by Austin from Detroit.

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