Butler House

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Medallion & Plate

Location: Was at 309 West 11th, Austin

Demolished: December 1971   Replaced by: Parking Lot 

Despite being well recognized in the 1960s for the significance of its history and architecture and having received a Texas Historical Medallion, it would be less than ten years before the house would be demolished. In 1966, it was purchased by bail bondsman Richard Hodges who rented it out to an antiques dealer. Finally, in 1971 it was sold to Louis B. Marks who said the house was "falling apart" and was a "burden on the taxpayers." Austin Statesman, June 24, 1971

As you can see, this is the window from the Butler House, it is currently located in the Austin Botanical Garden