Fischer House -- 1008 West Ave., Austin TX - Victorian Style Architecture on Waymarking.com

The elegant Italianate High Victorian Fischer House at 1008 West Ave in Austin is now occupied by the Mitte Foundation.

The Fischer House was named to the US National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

A state historic marker outside reads as follows:

"FISCHER HOUSE

Prussian native Joseph Fischer (1826-1889) constructed this home for his family in 1882 with the help of his son Francis. Skilled stonemasons, Joseph and Francis Fischer developed one of Austin's leading masonry contracting businesses of many notable area buildings, including the Texas Capitol. The Fischer house reflects the quality of their craftsmanship in elaborate ornamentation of brick and native limestone. High Victorian, Italiante in design, the home was owned by the family members until 1938.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982"

From landmarkhunter.com: (visit link)

"FISCHER HOUSE

Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1982

Reference number
82001741

Architectural styles
Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival; Victorian: Italianate

Area of significance
Architecture

Level of significance
Local

Evaluation criteria
C - Design/Construction

Property type
Building

Historic function
Single dwelling

Current function
Professional

Period of significance
1875-1899

Significant year
1882"

Public/Private: Private Tours Available?: not really, but you can go in during working hours Year Built: 1882 Web Address: [Web Link]

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