Gilfillan House Marker

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Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Gilfillan House

By Keith Peterson, September 9, 2007

1. Gilfillan House Marker

Inscription. This residence was constructed in 1905 for William L. Gilfillan (d.1932), one of the founders and directors of the Austin National Bank. Designed by the prominent Austin architect Charles H. Page, Jr., the two-story brick home reflects a mixture of popular pre-World War I architectural styles, including Mission Revival and the Prairie School. In 1931 the home was purchased by Julius G. Knape, a Swedish stonemason and contractor.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1981 by the Texas Hicorical Commission. (Marker Number 14373.)

Location. 30° 16.296′ N, 97° 44.887′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Marker can be reached from West 8th Street near Nueces Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 West 8th Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph and Mary Robinson Martin House (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Robinson-Macken House (about 300 feet away); The Boardman-Webb House (about 400 feet away); Emma West Flats (about 400 feet away); Moore-Flack House (about 400 feet away); Austin Woman’s Club (about 500 feet away); West-Bremond Cottage (about 500 feet away); Ira Hobart Evans (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Austin.

Gilfillan House Photo, Click for full size

By Keith Peterson, September 9, 2007

2. Gilfillan House

Marker can be seen to the right of the entrance doors, behind the right pillar.

More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the wall to the right of the entrance doors.

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 27, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 389 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.