National Historic Landmark

Texas State Capitol

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
June 21, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000770

About this property

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Texas State Capitol is 302.64 feet (92.24 m) tall, making it the sixth-tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The capitol was ranked 92nd in the 2007 "America's Favorite Architecture" poll commissioned by the American Institute of Architects.

Location

Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.27522, -97.74013

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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Questions about this property

When was Texas State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Texas State Capitol was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Texas State Capitol?

Texas State Capitol is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Texas State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Texas State Capitol has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Texas State Capitol?

The period of significance for Texas State Capitol is recorded as the industrial era.

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