Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase)
National Register of Historic Places

Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
January 16, 2004
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001413

About this property

The Old West Austin Historic District is a residential community in Austin, Texas, United States. It is composed of three neighborhoods located on a plateau just west of downtown Austin: Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods. Developed between 1886 and 1953, the three historic neighborhoods stretch from Mopac Expressway east to Lamar Boulevard, and from 13th Street north to 35th Street. It borders Clarksville Historic District and the West Line Historic District to the south. The streetcar had propelled Austin's earlier local suburban development, but Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods were the city's first automobile suburbs. As a well-preserved collection of early-to-mid-20th century residences, the historic district evokes the measured spread of suburban development that paralleled the city's steady growth. The three neighborhoods that together form Old West Austin were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.30726, -97.75769

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
National Register nomination ›
Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase)

This page lists Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase). A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Chapel for the Children
Industrial
0.1 mi
Nagel, Chester and Lorine, House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Old West Austin Historic District
Industrial
0.7 mi
Camp Mabry Historic District
Industrial
0.8 mi
Mayfield-Gutsch Estate
Industrial
0.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Battle Creek (1838)
1840Early Republic
2.8 mi
Travis County Archaic Period Violence — Texas
1000Pre-Columbian
2.9 mi

Questions about this property

When was Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?

Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

The period of significance for Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.

Can I research the history near Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Travis County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Travis County.

Explore TravisCounty ›

More historic places in Texas

Browse all historic places in Texas.

View Texashistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

Texas history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

Texashistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Old West Austin Historic District (Boundary Increase) will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report