Austin Landmark
Texas Historical Landmark
Austin Landmark
Texas Historical Landmark
In 1869 the Texas Military Institute (TMI) was built on West 11th Street. Because of its unique Victorian Gothic architecture, it is often referred to as “The Castle.” It is the oldest existing college building in Texas. Homes around the property housed faculty of the Institute. It is apparent even today that houses were part of TMI by their materials, Read more...
Austin Landmark
National Register
Texas Historical Landmark
2022 Statesman Article 1973 Statesman Article Flower Hill was built in 1877 by the Reverend Dr. Richard Kelley Smoot and Sarah Jane “Sallie” Graham Smoot. The couple and their two sons, Asher Graham and Lawrence Kelley moved into the home on November 10, 1877. The original home was designed by the Rev. Dr. Smoot and constructed by Maxwell and Loving using Read more...