Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
West Hill
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
1. West Hill Marker
Tradition says architect Abner Cook built this house for Reuben and Mary Runner, about 1855. Some later owners were F.W. Chandler and H.E. Shelley, lawyers, 1863-1909; the May Thompson family, 1917-69. Originally the house faced east, pre-empting the entire 1700 block, Rio Grande to West Avenue, with a separate kitchen, carriage house, other structures on the grounds. Severe changes and decay preceded the beginning of restoration by the Travis Williamson family in 1970.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6458.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 30° 16.872′ N, 97° 44.77′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker can be reached from West Avenue south of West 18th Street. The marker is at the back of the house, which was the original front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1703 West Avenue, 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. Hugh B. Hancock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Edward Mandell House Home (within shouting distance of this marker); J.W. and Cornelia Scarbrough House
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
2. West Hill Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
3. The West Hill Marker is located on back entrance to the house at the alleyway
The marker is located on the right side of the door of the main house in the back.
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 821 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on August 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
