Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Koppel Building
(1888)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
1. Koppel Building Marker
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 1872.
Location. 30° 15.968′ N, 97° 44.623′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the corner entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: W.B. Smith Building (a few steps from this marker); McKean-Eilers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of First Methodist Church of Austin (within shouting distance of this marker); Day Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Swift Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); H&TC and I&GN Depots (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
2. The view of the Koppel Building and Marker along the street
Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
3. The Koppel 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 264 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
