Rainey Street Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Rainey Street Historic District

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
September 16, 1985
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002302

About this property

The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas. Rainey Street is positioned near Lady Bird Lake and Interstate 35 in the southeast corner of downtown. Though 21 buildings are specifically identified as a part of the historic district, the stretch of Rainey between River and Driskill includes 31 buildings built before 1934, giving the neighborhood a historic character relative to other areas of the city. The district includes 120 acres (0.49 km2) from 70 to 97 Rainey Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Since the early 2010s, the formerly sleepy residential street has turned into a popular nightlife district. Much of the historic homes have been renovated into bars and restaurants, many of which feature large porches and outdoor yards for patrons.

Location

70--97 Rainey St.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.25970, -97.73868

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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McGown, Floyd, House
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Porter, William Sidney, House
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Questions about this property

When was Rainey Street Historic District listed on the National Register?

Rainey Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Rainey Street Historic District?

Rainey Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rainey Street Historic District?

The period of significance for Rainey Street Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.

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