Details for Fischer House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5453006452

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Marker Number 6452
Atlas Number 5453006452
Marker Title Fischer House
Index Entry Fischer House
Address 1008 West Ave.
City Austin
County Travis
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 620014
UTM Northing 3350097
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; Italianate; Victorian (architectural term); design and construction
Marker Year 1982
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Prussian native Joseph Fischer (1826-1889) constructed this home for his family in 1882 with the help of his son Francis. Skilled stonemasons, Joseph and Francis Fischer developed one of Austin's leading masonry contracting businesses of many notable area buildings, including the Texas Capitol. The Fischer house reflects the quality of their craftsmanship in elaborate ornamentation of brick and native limestone. High Victorian, Italiante in design, the home was owned by the family members until 1938. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
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