Neill-Cochran Mansion
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Marker Text: Greek revival architecture, typical of the south. Erected about 1853 for Washington L. Hill by master builder Abner Cook. The hand-cut limestone walls were cemented with a mortar containing pig bristles.
First institute for the blind in the state of Texas, 1856. Hospital for civil war soldiers in 1865. Home in 1880 of republic of Texas patriot Col. Andrew Neill; 1893 - 1913, judge Thos. B. Cochran, bar president, Masonic Leader. (1966) Marker No: 15134
Medallion & Plate: (Not on outside of building)
National Register of Historic Places
Geographic:
Location: 2312 San Gabriel Street, Austin
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