North University in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House
Photographed By Bryan Cox, February 10, 2017
1. Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House Marker
In 1913, Nellie Wylie Holden (1863-1944) built a home here. Tradition holds that her children helped noted architect Hugo F. Kuehne design the Georgian Revival house. Holden, an Austin philanthropist, worked in many civic and charitable organizations. In 1917, she wed prominent Austin mayor Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847-1930). In 1945, Nellie sold the house, which features original details, including sidelights, fanlights, paired Doric columns and Flemish bond brickwork. A rear porch built c. 1930 and a garage apartment and connecting breezeway added in the 1960s are the only major additions.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14313.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 30° 17.907′ N, 97° 44.416′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in North University. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Wheeler Street and West 32nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3124 Wheeler Street, Austin TX 78705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jane Yelvington McCallum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound
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Photographed By Bryan Cox, February 10, 2017
2. Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2017. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 29, 2020, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2017, by Bryan Cox of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
