About this property
The General Land Office Building, completed in 1857, in Austin, Texas is the oldest surviving state government office building in the city and the first building designed by a university-trained architect (German architect Christoph Conrad Stremme). The building features a dramatic medieval castle style known as Rundbogenstil, or "rounded arch" around the windows and doors. There is also a Norman style influence in the castle-like parapets.
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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 70000769. It was listed on August 24, 1970.
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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 Old Land Office Building listed on the National Register?
Old Land Office Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Old Land Office Building?
Old Land Office Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Land Office Building?
The period of significance for Old Land Office Building is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Old Land Office Building?
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