About this property
The Austin Daily Tribune Building, later known as the Ernest O. Thompson State Office Building, is a Moderne style office building located at 920 Colorado in Austin, Texas. It was built in 1941 as the headquarters of the Austin Daily Tribune, a short-lived newspaper that ceased publishing in 1942. The State of Texas purchased the building in 1945, and it was renamed in 1965 for Texas Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson. The building was designed by architect Shirley Simons and the firm of Page. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00001358. It was listed on November 8, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Austin Daily Tribune Building listed on the National Register?
Austin Daily Tribune Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Austin Daily Tribune Building?
Austin Daily Tribune Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Austin Daily Tribune Building?
The period of significance for Austin Daily Tribune Building is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 920.
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