National Register of Historic Places

Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
April 20, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75002004

About this property

The Daniel H. and William T. Caswell Houses are two historic homes in downtown Austin, Texas completed near the turn of the 20th century. The buildings are located at 1404 and 1502 West Avenue, respectively. The Daniel H. Caswell House is home to the Austin Junior Forum, a volunteer organization. The William T. Caswell House is used for office space. Both were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. == Texas Historical Commission Marker Text (Daniel H. Caswell House) == Daniel H. Caswell came to Austin from Nashville, Tennessee, about 1895. He purchased a cotton oil manufacturing company, bought and sold cotton, and in 1899 built a cotton gin. When completed for his family in 1900, this house was located in the far northwest corner of the city. The Caswell house, which exhibits influences of late Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Chateauesque style, features a corner turret and porches supported on rusticated piers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1984

Location

1404 and 1502 West Ave.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.27935, -97.74766

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses listed on the National Register?

Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses?

Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses?

The period of significance for Caswell, Daniel H. and William T., Houses is recorded as the industrial era.

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