Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound
N 30° 17.998 W 097° 44.335
14R E 621266 N 3352697
The Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound is located in the Hyde Park area of Austin
Waymark Code: WMVQ2P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2017
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Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound is a group of homes and a gorgeous courtyard located at 500-508 W 34th St in Hyde Park.
The marker is in the garage wall facing 34th street.
Marker Number: 13232
Marker Text:
Albert and Rebecca Buddington built the first part of this compound as their home c. 1860. In 1921, it became the home of Dr. Harry Y. Benedict, a mathematician who served as University of Texas professor and president. Delia Edwards, a later owner, commissioned Arthur Fehr to alter the original house and design an adjacent rustic-style cottage with a fireplace mantel carved by Peter Mansbendel. Wilhelmine Sheffield, who bought the property in the 1940s, added another house and an enclosing wall, as well as ironwork crafted by Fortunat Weigl and his company.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004
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