About this property
The Westgate Tower is a mixed-use high-rise building in downtown Austin, Texas. The twenty-six-story 261-foot (80 m) tower block was designed in 1962 and completed in 1966; its name reflects its location across the street from the west gate of the Texas State Capitol. Designed by architect Edward Durell Stone, the tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2012.
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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 10000820. It was listed on October 11, 2010.
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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 Westgate Tower listed on the National Register?
Westgate Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Westgate Tower?
Westgate Tower is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Westgate Tower?
The period of significance for Westgate Tower is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Westgate Tower?
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