​Southgate-Lewis House

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Marker No: 15230

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 30.272800, -97.723686

Marker Text: ​Local bookbinder and printer John Southgate had this house built for his family in 1888.  The high Victorian structure features a bay window, second-floor bands of shingles, and distinctive window surrounds. Businessman Charles Lewis (1872-1922) purchased the home in 1913. A neighborhood ice cream shop and a one-room school operated by his daughter were also on the property during his ownership. The home remained in the Lewis family until 1979. (1988)

Location: 1501 East. 12th Street, Austin