1851
The first three-story brick building in Austin is constructed on the corner of 7th Street and Congress Avenue

1877
Tobin’s Drug Store opens at 700 Congress Avenue

1911
Texas Fine Arts Association (TFAA) is formed

1926
700 Congress Avenue becomes the Queen Theater, a single large space with a balcony and proscenium stage.

1956
Lerner Shops moves into 700 Congress and renovates by adding storefront windows, a second floor and a new front elevation on Congress, including an awning over the sidewalk.

1995
Texas Fine Arts Association purchases the vacant building at 700 Congress and renovates the first floor

1998
TFAA / The Jones Center for Contemporary Art opens to the public

2002
TFAA changes its name to Arthouse at the Jones Center

2008
Arthouse unveils the renovation and expansion plans for the Jones Center, designed by Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis Architects

2010
Arthouse at the Jones Center reopens

2011
Arthouse at the Jones Center and the Austin Museum of Art celebrate 100 and 50 years, respectively. At the same time, the two institutions formalize a merger, rejoining the two primary organizations that constituted the Texas Fine Arts Association.