Details for Hugh B. Hancock House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5453006457

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Marker Number 6457
Atlas Number 5453006457
Marker Title Hugh B. Hancock House
Index Entry Hancock, Hugh B., House
Address 1717 West Ave.
City Austin
County Travis
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 620220
UTM Northing 3350678
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; African American topics; Russian immigrants/immigration; Victorian (architectural term); German immigrants/immigration
Marker Year 1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition Missing
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Built in 1886, this house was originally located on 7th street in the Robertson Hill area of east Austin. It was constructed for Hugh B. Hancock, a successful black businessman of the city. In 1904 it was sold to german native Charles Frederick Mann, a local railroad engineer, and it remained in his family until 1959. Built in the Victorian style with classical ornamentation, the residence was moved to this location in 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

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