Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Herblin Shoe House
Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2022
1. Herblin Shoe House Marker
Built in 1899-1900 by local contractor John Allen Greathouse for the William H. Herblin family. This house was located in the neighborhood known as “Quality Hill”, construction costs totaled $2,500. The William B. Shoe family purchased the home in 1927. Classical Revival alterations to the original Eastlake/Queen Anne house reflect changing tastes in the early 20th century and include massive Ionic columns. The original brick exterior was stuccoed before 1917.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6459.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 30° 16.806′ N, 97° 44.8′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of West 16th Street and West Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 W 16th Street, 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: Sparks House (within shouting distance of this marker); Granger House and The Perch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Hill
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2022
2. The Herblin Shoe House Marker is located behind the front gate to the house
Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2022
3. The view of the Herblin Shoe House and Marker from across the street
The marker is located behind the parking sign in the street.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007
4. Herblin Shoe House Marker
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007
5. Herblin – Shoe House
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 1,320 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
