Austin, Travis County
This residence is one of several erected in south Austin during the 1890's by Developer Nichols Dawson (1864-1939). Constructed of stone quarried in the vicinity, the small houses were similar in design, with Hexagonal front bays. Dawson's partner in the real estate venture was his sister Mary (molly) (1853-1933), A prominent local educator. She was principal of Fullmore school in south Austin and later operated her own private school. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1978