Dorothy McPhaul, 86, grew up in antique shops. Her auntie was known as the “queen of antiques” and her grandfather opened up their first antique shop in East Austin in 1918. As she got older she was eventually handed down a shop of her own through her mother. The shop is called Johnnie’s Antiques and Collectibles and is among the last vintage properties on East Sixth Street. The street is rapidly changing and is known for its bars, restaurants and condos. Now Dorothy fights to hold on to her business as property taxes rise. She said she feels as if Austin is moving on without her. “I have to put my input all the time on why I should exist,” she said. Read the full story in the bio. Video by brontewittpenn [BRONTE WITTPENN / AMERICAN-STATESMAN] #austin #texas #atx #eastaustin #6thstreetaustin #johnniesantiques