Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wahrenberger House
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
1. Wahrenberger House Marker
Charles Klein bought house from F. Huster, 1868. Leased it to German-American Ladies College (1873-90). Texas German and English Academy (1880-81) and deeded it, 1882, to daughter, Caroline (1834-19), widow of John Wahrenberger (1812-64). Early Austin settler. As a semi-private residence boarders included Pat Neff (1871-52), Governor of Texas (1921-25) and Sam Rayburn (1882-61), speaker of U.S. house of representatives.
House was the private home (about 1910-1947) of the Wahrenberger family.
A significant example of 19th century architectural evolution. This house was built in a simple vernacular Greek Revival style in 1867, by Frederich Huster. A porch and second story in rear were added about 1873. Victorian phase began 1887, with attachment of metal cornices and pediment (removed 1960); ended with addition of the Classical Revival portico and a sleeping porch in 1916. Porch was dismantled and facade altered 1946. Property is maintained by Revell & Co. and owned by a Wahrenberger heir.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963
Erected 1963 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6421.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Price Daniel (a few steps from this marker); Swedish Central Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Bar of Texas (about 300 feet away); Goodman Building (about 300 feet away); Texas World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Statue of Liberty Replica (about 500 feet away); Texas World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Remember Pearl Harbor ★ Keep America Alert (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
2. Wahrenberger House and Markers
The markers are to the right of the main entrance in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,095 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
