Fischer House -- 1008 West Ave., Austin TX
N 30° 16.485 W 097° 44.939
14R E 620328 N 3349892
The elegant Fischer House was added to the US National Register of Historic Places in 1982
Waymark Code: WMTEG2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2016
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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"
Street address: 1008 West Ave Austin, TX
County / Borough / Parish: Austin, Travis County, Texas
Year listed: 1982
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Single dwelling
Current function: Professional
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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