Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters
- Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters
Infobox_nrhp | name = Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters
caption = The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters in 2007
location = 2312 San Gabriel St.
Austin, Texas, USA
nearest_city =
lat_degrees = 30
lat_minutes = 17
lat_seconds = 16
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 97
long_minutes = 44
long_seconds = 53
long_direction = W
built = 1931
architect=Henry Coke Knight
architecture=Colonial Revival
added = October 24, 1985
refnum=85003377
governing_body = The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters, now referred to as simply "The Mansion," is a Georgian Revival mansion located on the southwest corner of 24th Street and San Gabriel Street in Austin, Texas, United States. The building was completed in 1931 to be the headquarters for the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, with assistance from local philanthropist Clara Driscoll. It was designed by Dallas architect Henry Coke Knight.
The building sits adjacent to the historic Neill-Cochran House (1855) and is a prominent feature of the Judge's Hill neighborhood, to the west of the University of Texas.
The Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1985. It is one of the best remaining examples of Georgian Revival architecture in Texas. Today it is used to host weddings and receptions.
Texas Historical Commission Marker Text
Dedicated to the pursuit of education and humanitarian programs, the Texas Federation of Women's clubs was founded in 1897. The goal of a permanent state headquarters was realized with the construction of this building in the early 1930s. Designed by prominent Dallas architect Henry Coke Knight (1896-1966), it is one of the best examples of Georgian revival architecture in Texas and features a dominant central two-story portico and fine detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986
External links
* [http://www.themansion.info The Mansion Web site]
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