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

J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

1. J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House Marker

Inscription. This Italian Renaissance Revival-style home was designed in 1920 by architect Edwin C. Kreisle for the family of prominent Austin merchant John William Scarbrough. Scarbrough and his wife, Cornelia (Rice), resided in the home until their deaths in 1960 and 1974. The two-story stucco house features a slate shingle roof, a deep coverhanging cornice and an arched pediment over the front entry. Dramatic iron gates and railings by Austin's Weigl Ironworks are also outstanding focal points of the home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 2010

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16289.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 30° 16.912′ N, 97° 44.768′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is at the intersection of West Avenue and West 18th Street, on the right when traveling north on West Avenue. The marker is located on the front gate along the driveway to the home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 West Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hugh B. Hancock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Denny-Holliday House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Site of Edward Mandell House Home (within shouting distance of this marker); West Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Larmour House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodall Wooten House (about 500 feet away); Herblin – Shoe House (about 700 feet away); McLendon-Price House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

2. The J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House and Marker

The view of the J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

3. The view of the J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.