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Brizendine House

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507 W 11th St., Austin, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 16' 31.147536", -97° 44' 52.558188"
 
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    This simple vernacular rough ashlar house represents the life style of the late 19th century working middle class family in Austin. The exterior proportions of the structure reflect Victorian influence. Built of limestone about 1870 by John R. Brizendine (1829-1914), an Austin carpenter, machinist, and miller. Brizendine, a native of Kentucky, lived here until his death. Mrs.Elizabeth Gordon bought the home in 1928, and members of here family lived here until 1972. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1974

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Brizendine House Historical Marker Location Map, Austin, Texas