National Register of Historic Places

Brizendine House

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
July 21, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002090

About this property

The Brizendine House is a historic home in downtown Austin, Texas, constructed circa 1870. The building is located at 507 W 11th Street and is today surrounded by an annex to the Travis County Courthouse and the Blackwell/Thurman Criminal Justice Center. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1974. It was designated a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. This simple vernacular rough ashlar house represents the life style of the late 19th century working middle-class family in Austin, Texas. 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 her family lived here until 1972. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1974

Location

507 W. 11th St.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.27392, -97.74648

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Brizendine House listed on the National Register?

Brizendine House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Brizendine House?

Brizendine House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brizendine House?

The period of significance for Brizendine House is recorded as the industrial era.

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