Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Austin

Name: Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Address: 1201 Brazos St, Austin, 78701-1938, United States
Telephone: +1 512-463-5455

#117 among attractions in Austin

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The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building is a state library and historic landmark in Downtown Austin, Texas. ()

Completed: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'26"N, 97°44'19"W

Address

1201 Brazos StCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701-1938 United States

Contact

+1 512-463-5455

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Day trips

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Frank Erwin Center, Bullock Texas State History Museum.

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Home to the state legislature
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Museum, History museum, Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building?

Nearby attractions include General Land Office Building, Austin (3 min walk), Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin (3 min walk), Tejano Monument, Austin (3 min walk), Texas State Capitol, Austin (3 min walk).

How to get to Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building:

Bus

Megabus (6 min walk)
619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (9 min walk)

Train

Downtown (16 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (27 min walk)