Congress Avenue Historic District

Written By Preservation Texas

Congress Avenue is one of the most important and recognizable streets in Texas. Its birth can be traced to 1839 with Edwin Waller’s plan to build Texas’ new capitol city. The district is a popular tourist destination with few protected buildings or guidelines for compatible new construction. Rapid development is eroding the character, sense of scale and design of Congress Avenue. 

ADDRESS: Congress Ave between Cesar Chavez & 11th St, Austin (Travis County)

DESIGNATION: NRHP District

CONDITION: Fair

OWNER: Various

RESOURCE TYPE: District

YEAR LISTED: 2005

 
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