Old West Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 15, 2007
1. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate Marker
Central Texas native Malcolm Reed followed his father into business and ultimately became a leading cotton exporter. He wed Margaret Maggie Badger of Marble Falls in 1898, and in 1908, they moved to Austin. In 1929, they moved into their new home at this site. Designed by noted architect Hal Thomson, the home retains much of its original Italian Renaissance design, including a low-pitch hip roof, brackets, recessed porch and elaborate detailing. The home remained in the Reed family, passing on to daughter Margaret and her husband Joseph Cocke, until 1990.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2006
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13535.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 30° 17.467′ N, 97° 45.402′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Old West Austin. It is on Harris Boulevard north of Windsor Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2407 Harris Boulevard, Austin TX 78703, 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: Ireland and Mary Graves House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pemberton Castle (Fisher-Gideon House) (about 600 feet away); The Homesite of Gordon and Margaret Catterall Mills (approx. Ό mile away); Snead-Rieck House (approx.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Historic Marker Application: Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate. Full text of the historical marker application. (Submitted on February 19, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
2. News Article Regarding the Sale of the Reed Estate. Includes photos of the mansion including interior. (Submitted on February 19, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
3. Handbook of Texas Online - Malcolm Hiram Reed. (Submitted on February 19, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed by Alex Brogan, April 26, 2025
2. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate Front Entrance and Marker
Photographed by Phoebe Allen, August 2005
3. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate
Allen, Phoebe. [Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate Photograph #1], photograph, August 2005; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth496764/m1/1/: accessed February 19, 2017), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Historical Commission.
circa 2005
4. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate
[Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate Photograph #2], photograph, Date Unknown; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth496892/m1/1/?q=Malcolm%20and%20Margaret%20Badger%20Reed%20Estate: accessed February 19, 2017), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Historical Commission.
2005
5. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate
[Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate Photograph #3], photograph, Date Unknown; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth496954/m1/1/?q=Malcolm%20and%20Margaret%20Badger%20Reed%20Estate: accessed February 19, 2017), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Historical Commission.
2005
6. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate
[Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed Estate Photograph #4], photograph, August 2005; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth496662/m1/1/?q=Malcolm%20and%20Margaret%20Badger%20Reed%20Estate: accessed February 19, 2017), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Historical Commission.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,494 times since then and 224 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2025, by Alex Brogan of Houston, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on February 19, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on April 28, 2025, by Alex Brogan of Houston, Texas. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 19, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
