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

Walter Tips House

Photographed by Richard Denney, April 1, 2021

1. Walter Tips House Marker

Inscription.
This two-story Victorian house was built in 1876 for the family of Walter Tips (1841-1911), a prosperous hardware merchant. A native of Germany and Confederate veteran, Tips served in the state senate, 1893-96. The home was remodeled in 1909 to its present appearance. Another prominent businessman, Theo P. Meyer (1878-1966), occupied the residence from 1925 to 1966. The structure was originally located adjacent to the historic Bremond Block west of downtown Austin. Scheduled for demolition in 1975, it was rescued by Franklin Savings Association and moved to this site for restoration.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13775.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 14.353′ N, 97° 45.212′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Bouldin Creek. It is at the intersection of Congress Avenue and West Oltorf Street, on the right when traveling south on Congress Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2336 S Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Approximate Site Reached by the Espinosa-Olivares-Aguirre Expedition (approx. half a mile away); Robert S. Stanley House

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(approx. half a mile away); Reuter House (approx. half a mile away); Walter and Mae Simms House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Saint Edward’s University Main Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Green Pastures (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mary Street Stone House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Becker School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 20, 2007

2. Walter Tips House Marker

Walter Tips House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 20, 2007

3. Walter Tips House and Marker

Austin Landmark Medallion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Denney, April 1, 2021

4. Austin Landmark Medallion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 9,191 times since then and 197 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.