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

Southgate-Lewis House

Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007

1. Southgate-Lewis House Marker

Inscription.

Local bookbinder and printer John Southgate had this house built for his family in 1888. The High Victorian structure features a bay window, second-floor bands of shingles, and distinctive window surrounds. Businessman Charles Lewis (1872-1922) purchased the home in 1913. A neighborhood ice cream shop and a one-room school operated by his daughter were also on the property during his ownership. The home remained in the Lewis family until 1979.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15230.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 30° 16.385′ N, 97° 43.416′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker is at the intersection of East 12th Street and Comal Street, on the right when traveling east on East 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 E 12th Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James L. Farmer, Jr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simpson United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); King-Tears Mortuary

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Old Anderson High School / Kealing Jr. High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Desegregation of Texas Public Schools (approx. 0.2 miles away); Laurine Cecil Anderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peter Henry Oberwetter (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington Carver Branch Library (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Southgate-Lewis House Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, September 13, 2019

2. Southgate-Lewis House Marker Area

Southgate-Lewis House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007

3. Southgate-Lewis House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,064 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on September 13, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.