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Vending machines offer historical Austin products at SXSW

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March 14, 2023

Attendees at the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas can purchase historical items that are no longer available, thanks to a newly installed vending machine, according to a kvue.com report.

The "LostIn" vending machine is part of nonprofit E4 Youth's "What Once Was" project to raise awareness about gentrification in Austin. The vending machine has been placed in the Paramount and State Theaters.

The vending machine offers items such as shave soaps from Dollhouse Barber Shop, mini piñatas from Jumpolin, t-shirts from Victory Grill, car air fresheners from Leal's Tire Shop, popcorn-scented candles from Harlem Theater, fanny packs from Highland Mall and pencil cases from L.C Anderson High School.