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The Radkey House

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

A typical post-Civil War Austin dwelling, built about 1870 two blocks from the State Capitol for merchant and metalsmith Bernard Radkey (1846-83) and his wife, Mary Cummings Radkey (1851-96). Structure is of cypress wood. Radkey served as a city alderman (councilman) until just prior to his early death. Heirs enlarged and occupied the home until 1973. It was moved here and restored in 1974 by the Franklin Savings and Loan Association.

Marker Details

Address 3720 Jefferson
Location Description
Marker # 15473
Dedicated 1974
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plaque
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.308932, -97.750979

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