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Black plaque № 18829

Austin, TX, United States

Herblin - Shoe House. Built in 1899-1900 by local contractor John Allen Greathouse for the William H. Herblin family, this house was located in the neighborhood know as "Quality Hill" construction costs totaled $2,500. The William B. Shoe family purchased the home in 1927. Classical Revival Alterati

ons to the original Eastlake/Queen Ann house reflect changing tastes in the early 20th century and include massive ionic columns. The original brick exterior was stucco before 1917. Recorded Texas His

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