Norwood Tower, Austin

Name: Norwood Tower
Address: Austin, United States

#76 among attractions in Austin

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Norwood Tower is a historic commercial building in downtown Austin, Texas. Built in 1929, the tower was named a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2006 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. At the time of construction, it was the city's tallest commercial structure and Austin's first fully air-conditioned office building, and the adjoining parking structure was the city's first self-parking ramped auto garage. The tower remains Austin's only Gothic Revival high-rise building. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 30°16'10"N, 97°44'36"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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Norwood Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary, Paramount Theatre, Ritz.

~960 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
5 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.
~1160 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
6 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.
~430 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
3 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.
~1400 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
7 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.
~1460 ftSW
Park
Republic Square, Austin
8 min walk • Republic Square is an urban park in central Austin, Texas. Located in Downtown Austin, the park features a grassy area meant for festivals and events as well as shaded areas under live oak trees.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
11 min walk • Esther's Follies is a modern-day vaudeville theatre located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas. The group is named after actress Esther Williams. Acts incorporate magic, juggling, singing, dancing, and sketches on current events. The show is fast-paced, and most of the acts incorporate a comedic theme.
~1160 ftNW
Collection of Austin cultural history
Austin History Center, Austin
6 min walk • The Austin History Center is the local history collection of the Austin Public Library and the city's historical archive. The building opened as the official Austin Public Library in 1933 and served as the main library until 1979, when library functions moved to the John Henry Faulk Library, a newer facility next door.
~1150 ftN
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.
~630 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
4 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.
~1560 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Tejano Monument, Austin
8 min walk • The Tejano Monument is a memorial commemorating the impact of Tejanos on Texas culture and history, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, United States.
~1550 ftNW
Art Deco architecture
Travis County Courthouse, Austin
8 min walk • The Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse is the county courthouse for Travis County, Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the courthouse holds civil and criminal trial courts and other functions of county government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Norwood Tower?

Nearby attractions include Austin Museum of Art, Austin (2 min walk), Sixth Street, Austin (2 min walk), O. Henry Hall, Austin (2 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Austin (3 min walk).

How to get to Norwood Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Norwood Tower:

Bus

5th/Rio Grande • Lines: 663 (11 min walk)
Megabus (16 min walk)

Train

Downtown (12 min walk)
Austin (21 min walk)