Driskill Hotel
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Marker No: 13931
Texas Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
Geographic: 30.266024,-97.741348
Driskill HotelMarker No: 13930
Medallion & Plate
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Marker Text: Built 188-86 by Col. Jesse L. Driskill (1824-1890), cattle king who moved to Austin in 1869. Brick dressed with limestone. had three grand entrances--one the largest arched doorway in Texas. "Ladies' entrance" was on northeast. Bust of Col. Driskill is over south arch, busts of his rancher sons on eat and west. Rich furnishings were selected by Col Driskill, who leased out his hotel-- southwest's finest when it opened, Christmas 1886. (1966)
Location: 6th and Brazos Streets, Austin
Geographic: 30.268055,-97.741470
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