Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Quast Building
(1872)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
1. Quast Building Marker
Erected by City of Austin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 16.023′ N, 97° 44.323′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on East 6th Street east of Trinity St, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 E 6th 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: Shamrock Saloon (here, next to this marker); Crown Tailors (a few steps from this marker); Rhambo Building (a few steps from this marker); Nalle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Risher-Nicholas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Paggi Carriage Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
2. The view of the Quast Building Marker along the street
The marker is located on the right side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
