North University in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound
Photographed by Keith Peterson, September 3, 2007
1. Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound Marker
Albert and Rebecca Buddington built the first part of this compound as their home c. 1860. In 1921, it became the home of Dr. Harry Y. Benedict, a mathematician who served as University of Texas Professor and President. Delia Edwards, a later owner, commissioned Arthur Fehr to alter the original house and design an adjacent Rustic-style cottage with a fireplace mantel carved by Peter Mansbendel. Wilhelmine Sheffield, who bought the property in the 1940s, added another house and an enclosing wall, as well as ironwork crafted by Fortuanat Weigl and his company.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13232.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 30° 18.016′ N, 97° 44.351′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in North University. It is on West 34th Street west of Fruth Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500-508 W 34th Street, Austin TX 78705, 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: Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jane Yelvington McCallum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Texas Confederate Woman's Home Context (approx. Ό mile away); Texas Confederate Woman's Home
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Photographed by James Hulse
2. The Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound Marker
The marker is located on the wall of the house between the blue car and red truck behind the carport.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, September 3, 2007
3. Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound
The marker is on the left side of the building seen here, near the parking area.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,374 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on August 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
