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

Phillips-Bremond-Houston House

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. Phillips-Bremond-Houston House Marker

Inscription. Built by master builder Abner Cook for Dr. William C. Phillips in 1855, this Greek Revival house has been home to many Bremonds. Eugene Bremond, who purchased it in 1866, was the first Bremond to occupy it. Hale and Hallie Bremond Houston, who lived here from 1915 to 1969, were the last. Austin Landmark 1974

Erected by City of Austin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 30° 16.246′ N, 97° 44.748′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of Guadalupe Street and W 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Guadalupe Street. The marker is located in front of the house at the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 716 1/2 Guadalupe St, 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: Bremond Block Historic District (here, next to this marker); James T. Brown House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eugene Bremond House (about 300 feet away); Ira Hobart Evans (about 300 feet away); North-Evans Chateau (about 300 feet away);

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Austin Woman’s Club (about 400 feet away); North Cottage (about 400 feet away); 1933 Austin Public Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The view of the Phillips-Bremond-Houston House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The view of the Phillips-Bremond-Houston House and Marker from the street

The front view of the Phillips-Bremond-Houston House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

3. The front view of the Phillips-Bremond-Houston House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.