Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
F. Weigl Iron Works
Ironsmith Fortunat Weigl (1884-1973) migrated to Austin in 1913 from Germany with his wife Anna and sons F. Lee and Herbert. Work was scarce until 1917, when Weigl was commissioned by the noted local woodcarver Peter Mansbendel, who supplied a forge and tools. In 1922 Weigl established his own ornamental iron works, which he moved to this site in 1935. With the help of his sons, he produced original works, entirely hand-wrought, for many significant Austin homes, the State Capitol, and buildings of the Universities of Texas and Texas A&M. His firm remained in operation until 1977.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14294.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 30° 15.732′ N, 97° 44.334′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is on Red River Street south of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Red River Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hofheintz-Reissig Store (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Headquarters of the United States Army for 5th Military District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grinninger Fence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Susanna Dickinson-Hannig (approx. ¼ mile away); O. Henry (approx. ¼ mile away); Cactus Theater (approx. 0.3 miles away); Randerson-Lundell Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. L. Buaas Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
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