Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield
Compound
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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. (2004)
Marker No: 13232
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Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 30.299778, - 97.738472
Location: 500-508 West 34th Street, Austin
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