Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Daniel H. Caswell House
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007
1. Daniel H. Caswell House Marker
Daniel H. Caswell came to Austin from Nashville, Tennessee, about 1895. He purchased a cotton oil manufacturing company, bought and sold cotton, and in 1899 built a cotton gin. When completed for his family in 1900, this house was located in the far northwest corner of the city. The Caswell House, which exhibits influences of Late Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Chateauesque styles, features a corner turret and porches supported on rusticated piers.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6454.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 30° 16.737′ N, 97° 44.845′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on West Avenue near 15th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 West Avenue, 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 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Granger House and The Perch (about 500 feet away); Herblin Shoe House (about 500 feet away); McLendon-Price House
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Regarding Daniel H. Caswell House. The Daniel H. Caswell house is owned by the Austin Junior Forum.
Also see . . . History of the Caswell House. The house is now owned by the Austin Junior Forum and is used for private functions. (Submitted on December 24, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Additional commentary.
1. Austin Junior Forum
The Daniel H. Caswell was purchased by the Austin Junior Forum. Austin Junior Forum (AJF) is a non-profit volunteer organization supporting women, children, and the elderly in the Austin area through community service and fundraising.
AJF serves the community in many different ways through volunteering and awarding grants to our service partners. We also run our Fur Responders (Teddy Bear) Program, which provides stuffed animals
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007
2. Daniel H. Caswell House
The marker is to the right of the front door of the house.
AJFs annual fundraiser, Christmas at the Caswell House, raises the money that funds our grants program and the restoration of the home itself. The house is transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season and hosts several events during the first weekend of November. The house is filled with holiday merchandise including Christmas ornaments and holiday dιcor, fabulous jewelry and clothing, affordable gifts, and a wonderful gourmet bake shop.
AJF is the proud owner of the historic Daniel H. Caswell House. This beautiful Victorian home was built at the turn of the 20th Century and was purchased and restored by the women of AJF in 1979. It was opened to the public in 1983 as a venue for weddings and events as well as a center for community service. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Texas Historic Landmark.
— Submitted March 9, 2025, by Kelly Treybig of Austin, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,694 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
