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Openheimer-Montgomery Building

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

This structure was built in 1894 for Texas military, business, and civil leader Louis Openheimer (1858-1906. Designed and constructed by John McDonald, a prominent citizen who served as Austin’s Mayor from 1889-1895, the building was sold in 1899 to the trustee for 12-year-old Fannie Montgomery and became part of her estate. The Queen Anne commercial structure features projecting second-story bay windows supported by Victorian jigsawn brackets. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Marker Details

Address 105-109 W 8th
Location Description
Marker # 14111
Dedicated 1983
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code commercial buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style); design and construction
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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