General Land Office Building, Austin

Name: General Land Office Building
Address: Austin, United States

#115 among attractions in Austin

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The General Land Office Building, completed in 1857, in Austin, Texas is the oldest surviving state government office building in the city and the first building designed by a university-trained architect. The building features a dramatic medieval castle style known as Rundbogenstil, or "rounded arch" around the windows and doors. There is also a Norman style influence in the castle-like parapets. The exterior walls are limestone rubble smoothed over with stucco and scored to simulate cut stone blocks. ()

Built: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'22"N, 97°44'21"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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General Land Office Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Mexic-Arte Museum, Scholz Garten.

~790 ftNW
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
4 min walk • The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is a prominent landmark that serves as the home of the Texas legislature and the office of the governor. Completed in 1888, this historic structure is an architectural marvel, renowned for its distinctive...
~560 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
3 min walk • The Heroes of the Alamo Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating those who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds, in Austin, Texas, United States. It was designed by J.S.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
12 min walk • Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
10 min walk • Scholz Garten is a beer garden and restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas and the oldest operating business in Texas. Established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866 after the American Civil War, Scholz Garten became a hub for German immigrants and their culture in the capital city.
~620 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
4 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary's Cathedral.
~1480 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
8 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
~1970 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
10 min walk • The Ritz is a historic theater in the 6th Street district in Austin, Texas. The building's history includes use as a movie theater, music hall, club, and comedy house. It reopened after renovations in fall 2007 as the new downtown location for the Alamo Drafthouse.
0.4 miS
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
12 min walk • Emo's, formerly known as The Back Room, is a music and event venue located in Austin, Texas. Emo's got its start as a Houston punk club in 1989, with the Austin location opening in 1992. The Houston location closed its doors in September 2001.
~1030 ftN
Memorial, Historical place
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, Austin
5 min walk • The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, is a memorial designed by New Mexico artist Duke Sundt, installed on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, United States.
~1200 ftW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin
6 min walk • The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856.
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
11 min walk • The Scarbrough Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Austin, Texas. Located on the corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street, the Chicago-style building was originally home to the flagship E.M. Scarbrough & Sons department store. The building was the first steel-framed high-rise in Austin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to General Land Office Building?

Nearby attractions include Tejano Monument, Austin (2 min walk), Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Austin (3 min walk), Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin (3 min walk), Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to General Land Office Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Land Office Building:

Bus

Megabus (8 min walk)
619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (11 min walk)

Train

Downtown (15 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (26 min walk)