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

North Cottage

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. North Cottage Marker

Inscription. Picturesque "Bellevue" cottage with bay window and Italianate cornice was built by Harvey North in 1879 after his death in 1881, North's widow Catherine moved here. In 1892 she sold the cottage and adjacent "Bellevue" to Major Ira Evans. 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 1879.

Location. 30° 16.252′ N, 97° 44.818′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of San Antonio Street and W 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on San Antonio Street. The marker is located at the front of the house by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 San Antonio 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,

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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: North-Evans Chateau (a few steps from this marker); Ira Hobart Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Woman’s Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene Bremond House (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma West Flats (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phillips-Bremond-Houston House (about 400 feet away); Bremond Block Historic District (about 400 feet away); Joseph and Mary Robinson Martin House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The North Cottage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The North Cottage and Marker

The view of the North Cottage and Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. The view of the North Cottage and Marker along the street

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 141 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.