Details for Brizendine House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5453006453

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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
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