Southgate-Lewis House
National Register of Historic Places

Southgate-Lewis House

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
September 16, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
85002265

About this property

The Southgate–Lewis House is a historic residence in Austin, Texas, located near the Texas State Capitol. Built in 1888 by builder and architect Robert C. Lambie, the house was originally constructed for bookbinder and printer John Southgate and was later acquired by businessman Charles Lewis in 1913. The property is located within the Six Square District, formerly known as the African American Cultural Heritage District. It has been designated a City of Austin landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Since 1986, the house has been owned by the W. H. Passon Historical Society, which maintains the property and preserves materials related to African American history in Austin and Travis County, Texas.

Location

1501 E. 12th St.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.27298, -97.72342

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When was Southgate-Lewis House listed on the National Register?

Southgate-Lewis House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Southgate-Lewis House?

Southgate-Lewis House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Southgate-Lewis House?

The period of significance for Southgate-Lewis House is recorded as the civil_war era.

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