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

Emma West Flats

Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007

1. Emma West Flats Marker

Inscription.

After attorney Robert G. West (1860-1904) died, his widow Emma Grant West (1865-1952) had this structure built to provide rental income for support of their four children. Erected by contractors Fischer & Lambie in 1905, the brick edifice had one apartment on each floor, with servants’ quarters in the basement. In 1925 Mrs. West sold the rental property to Miss Katie Gannaway (1890-1967), an Austin teacher. It was restored by attorney Byron Lockhart and his wife Nina in 1973.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6451.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 30° 16.226′ N, 97° 44.879′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of West 7th Street and Nueces Street, on the right when traveling east on West 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 W 7th Street, 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: West-Bremond Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph and Mary Robinson Martin House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); North Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eugene Bremond House (about 400 feet away); North-Evans Chateau (about 400 feet away); Gilfillan House (about 400 feet away); Austin Woman’s Club (about 400 feet away); Ira Hobart Evans (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Emma West Flats and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 8, 2007

2. Emma West Flats and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,379 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.