Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Austin Building

1908

— Historic Landmark —

Austin Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022

1. Austin Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Austin Building
W.E. Austin & Family, Owners
1908-1960
Charles and Beverly Runyan,
Owners
Gift Shop
1996-present

Historic Use:
The Alcove
1909-1939
Neuman's Dry Goods
1940-1984

Designated as a
Landmark Building
April 20, 1998

Erected 1998 by Landmark Commission Bay City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1998.

Location. 28° 58.906′ N, 95° 58.165′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. Marker is on 6th Street, 0.1 miles west of Avenue G, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the brick wall on the right side of the Austin Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1722 6th Street, Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wells Fargo Express (a few steps from this marker); Matagorda County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brunner Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda, C.S.A.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022

2. Austin Building Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda Pharmacy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Secrest Jewelry Co. (about 300 feet away); McLendon Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

The Austin Building Marker is on the far right of the red building next to the flags image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022

3. The Austin Building Marker is on the far right of the red building next to the flags

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.