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Denny-Holliday House

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

The structure originated as a one-story limestone dwelling, built between 1869 and 1871 by Charles Denny. Mrs. N. L. Holliday, a widow with six children, purchased the house in1898 and added the second floor in 1906. The residence was later occupied by her daughter, Margaret (d. 1921), a local physician. Margaret and her husband Dr. Simon J. Clark renovated the house about 1920. They added an elaborate entryway on the north side and stuccoed the exterior wall. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Marker Details

Address 1803 West Avenue
Location Description
Marker # 14668
Dedicated 1978
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.282338, -97.745962

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