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

J. L. Buaas Building

(1875)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. J. L. Buaas Building Marker

Inscription. Original owner John L. Buaas was born in Norway. Served as city alderman in 1871 built with materials from Joseph Nalle's Lumber Co. Nalle served as city alderman & mayor.

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 1871.

Location. 30° 16.014′ N, 97° 44.342′ 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 left when traveling west. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 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: A different marker also named J. L. Buaas Building (here, next to this marker); Cotton Exchange Building (a few steps from this marker); Nalle Building (a few steps from this marker); Rhambo Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Tailors (within shouting distance of this marker); Kriesle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shamrock Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius C. Wright (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. J.L. Buaas Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.