| Marker Number |
13232 |
| Atlas Number |
5453013232 |
| Marker Title |
Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound |
| Index Entry |
Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound |
| Address |
506 W. 34th St |
| City |
Austin |
| County |
Travis |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
621240 |
| UTM Northing |
3352730 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; vernacular (Architectural term); education topics |
| Marker Year |
2004 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
NW corner W. 34th and Fruth streets, multiple buildings within walled compound. Marker faces W. 34th St. |
| Private Property |
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| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Albert and Rebecca Buddington built the first part of this compound as their home c. 1860. In 1921, it became the home of Dr. Harry Y. Benedict, a mathematician who served as University of Texas professor and president. Delia Edwards, a later owner, commissioned Arthur Fehr to alter the original house and design an adjacent rustic-style cottage with a fireplace mantel carved by Peter Mansbendel. Wilhelmine Sheffield, who bought the property in the 1940s, added another house and an enclosing wall, as well as ironwork crafted by Fortunat Weigl and his company. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004 |
