WIP · World in Pocket

Black plaque № 25532

Austin, TX, United States

Norwood Tower. This building was once the tallest structure in Austin's downtown area other than the State Capitol. Dwarfed by other structures by the late 20th century, the Norwood Tower remains unique in its design and elaborate detailing. In 1925, Ollie O. Norwood (1887-1961) bought this site and

hired the firm of Giesecke and Harris to design an office building. Bertram E. Giesecke (1892-1950) was the son of F.E. Giesecke, an architect, engineer and educator known for his experiments with re

Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 25532 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off