Scarbrough Building, Historic Chicago School office building in Austin, United States.
Located at 522 Congress Avenue, the eight-story steel-framed structure features limestone facades, black granite details, and geometric gold accents throughout its exterior design.
Constructed in 1909 by Emerson Monroe Scarbrough to house his department store, the building initially held the title of tallest private structure in Texas.
The intersection of Congress Avenue and 6th Street, where the building stands, represents the commercial center of Austin since the early twentieth century.
The building contains 130,789 square feet of office space across multiple floors, with current tenant spaces ranging from 4,361 to 8,722 square feet.
The 1931 renovation made it the first air-conditioned retail establishment west of the Mississippi River, introducing innovative climate control technology to Texas commerce.
Architectural style: Chicago School
GPS coordinates: 30.26780,-97.74330
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:28
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