Hugh B. Hancock House
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Marker Text: Built in 1886, this house was originally located on 7th street in the Robertson Hill area of east Austin. It was constructed for Hugh B. Hancock, a successful black businessman of the city. In 1904 it was sold to german native Charles Frederick Mann, a local railroad engineer, and it remained in his family until 1959. Built in the Victorian style with classical ornamentation, the residence was moved to this location in 1979. (1981)
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Marker No: 6457
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 30.281843, -97.750023
Location: 1717 West Avenue, Austin