Goodman Building
National Register of Historic Places

Goodman Building

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
April 12, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
73001976

About this property

The Goodman Building is a late Victorian style historic commerce building in downtown Austin, Texas, United States. It was constructed as a grocery in the mid-1880s to serve Austinites northwest of the Texas State Capitol. Today it serves as a state government adjunct office. A local bar, "The Cloak Room", occupies the basement. It is located at 202 W. 13th Street. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Constructed in the 1880s for Joseph Goodman, grocer in this block 1877–1924. Jacob Bickler's German and English academy, elite preparatory school, was on upper floor 1892–1896. Building is noted for rare brick work, ornamental iron.

Location

202 W. 13th St.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.27461, -97.74284

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Goodman Building listed on the National Register?

Goodman Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Goodman Building?

Goodman Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Goodman Building?

The period of significance for Goodman Building is recorded as the civil_war era.

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