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

Steiner Building

(c. 1865)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

1. Steiner Building Marker

Inscription. Land purchased in 1865 by Laura Steiner, wife of Dr. Josephus M. Steiner. Site of buildings for Republic of Texas in 1850s.

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 1865.

Location. 30° 16.214′ N, 97° 44.51′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of Congress Avenue and East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Congress Avenue. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 809 Congress Ave, 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: Leland D. Anderson, 26 (within shouting distance of this marker); Swedish Consulate and Swante Palm Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Townsend-Thompson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Openheimer-Montgomery Building (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Army Msg Jessie Luna (within shouting distance of this marker); M.M. Long’s Livery Stable and Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johns-Hamilton Building

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(about 300 feet away); Paramount Theatre (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The view of the Steiner Building Marker along the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

2. The view of the Steiner Building Marker along the sidewalk

The Steiner Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025

3. The Steiner Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.