Details for Brizendine House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5453006453
Data
| Marker Number | 6453 |
| Atlas Number | 5453006453 |
| Marker Title | Brizendine House |
| Index Entry | Brizendine House |
| Address | 507 W 11th St. |
| City | Austin |
| County | Travis |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 620429 |
| UTM Northing | 3349957 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); design and construction |
| Marker Year | 1974 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 507 W 11th St., Austin |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | 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 |