Willow–Spence Streets Historic District, Austin

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The Willow–Spence Streets Historic District is a neighborhood that lies east of downtown Austin, Texas. Its houses, churches, and commercial buildings were built in the early twentieth century. It is bounded roughly by Interstate 35 to the west, East César Chávez Street to the north, and Spence Street to the south. It extends a few houses east of San Marcos Street along Willow and Canterbury Streets. It thus includes portions of Willow, Spence, Canterbury, San Marcos, and Waller Streets. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. ()

Coordinates: 30°15'33"N, 97°44'4"W

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East Austin (East Cesar Chavez)Austin United States

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Willow–Spence Streets Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Cemetery, Mexic-Arte Museum, Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Paramount Theatre.

0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery, Austin
18 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, the Texas State Cemetery serves as a solemn and dignified resting place for the state's most notable citizens. This hallowed ground is not only a cemetery but also a shrine to Texas's rich political history and cultural...
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
19 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.
0.7 miW
Bridge, Nature and wildlife, Park
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
19 min walk • The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge crosses over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of the Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
22 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.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
17 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.
0.5 miN
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
14 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.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
French Legation, Austin
15 min walk • The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas. It is among the oldest extant frame structures in Austin. The building and its surroundings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
0.5 miN
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
O. Henry Museum, Austin
14 min walk • The William Sydney Porter House or O. Henry House is a historic structure in Downtown Austin, Texas. William Sydney Porter, better known as the author O. Henry, lived there between 1893 and 1895.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
21 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.
0.7 miNW
Church
St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin
19 min walk • St. David's Episcopal Church is a historic church in downtown Austin, Texas, United States. Its main church building was constructed in 1854–1855, making it one of the oldest standing buildings in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willow–Spence Streets Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Rainey Street Historic District, Austin (7 min walk), Austin Convention Center, Austin (11 min walk), Esther's Follies, Austin (14 min walk), Susanna Dickinson Museum, Austin (14 min walk).

How to get to Willow–Spence Streets Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Willow–Spence Streets Historic District:

Train

Plaza Saltillo (12 min walk)
Downtown (12 min walk)

Bus

1500 Riverside • Lines: 680 (23 min walk)
7Th / Robert T Martinez Jr • Lines: 4 (26 min walk)