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

North-Evans Chateau

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. North-Evans Chateau Marker

Inscription. In 1874 Harvey North, a wealthy real estate investor, and wife Catherine built "Bellevue" overlooking the Colorado River. In 1894 Major Ira Evans hired Texas courthouse designer Alfred Giles to enlarge it. Giles' rusticated limestone arcade, castellations and decorative eastern entrance reinforced the castle imagery begun by the Norths. 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 1874.

Location. 30° 16.261′ N, 97° 44.812′ 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 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on San Antonio Street. The marker is located on the east side of the house by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 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,

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: Ira Hobart Evans (here, next to this marker); Austin Woman’s Club (here, next to this marker); North Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Eugene Bremond House (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips-Bremond-Houston House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bremond Block Historic District (about 300 feet away); Emma West Flats (about 400 feet away); 1933 Austin Public Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The southern view of the North-Evans Chateau and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The southern view of the North-Evans Chateau and Marker

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