Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Swift Building
(c. 1905)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
1. Swift Building Marker
Erected by City of Austin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 15.936′ N, 97° 44.612′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on Congress Avenue north of E 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 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: Day Building (a few steps from this marker); McKean-Eilers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); W.B. Smith Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Koppel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); H&TC and I&GN Depots (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of First Methodist Church of Austin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Building (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 23, 2025
2. The Swift Building and Marker
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 207 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
