Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George A. Peterson House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 20, 2022
1. George A. Peterson House Marker
This late Victorian, t-plan home was constructed around 1904 for George A. Peterson, a partner with C.O. Lindahl in a grocery and feed business on East 6th Street. The clip-cornered, elaborate front bay is a noteworthy variation of the t-plan which is unusual for East Austin. All windows are one-over-one, double-hung sash and the front porch features spindled balusters, elaborate brackets and a spindled canopy. The Peterson home is a fine example of a once-prolific architectural style in East Austin that displays craftsmanship with distinctive details.
Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18238.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 30° 16.005′ N, 97° 43.825′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. It is on East 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1012 E 8th St, Austin TX 78702, 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: French Embassy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); French Legation (about 500 feet away); Green & White Grocery (about 600 feet away); The Hilltop Gathering of Indigenous People
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 20, 2022
2. George A. Peterson House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
