Arnold Bakery, historic commercial building in East Austin, Texas, United States

Arnold Bakery is a simple brick building constructed around 1890 in East Austin with tall narrow windows and sturdy walls typical of commercial structures from that era. The small, modest structure on East Eleventh Street now operates as a design studio after serving multiple purposes throughout its long history.

Built in 1890 as a bakery serving daily bread and baked goods to neighborhood residents, the building later experienced decline through much of the 20th century. In 2000 it was restored and subsequently added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

The building is also known as the Southern Barber Shop, a name recalling one of its many uses serving East Austin's African-American community in the 20th century. It housed a dining room and an artist's studio with living quarters before the Austin Revitalization Authority bought the decaying structure in 2000.

The building is located on East Eleventh Street in East Austin and can be reached on foot from nearby historic sites in the area. The best way to experience it is by walking through the neighborhood where you can view the original brickwork and architectural details from the street.

The building is also known as the Southern Barber Shop, a name recalling one of its many uses for East Austin's African-American community. The Austin Revitalization Authority bought the dilapidated structure in 2000 and sold it to a local design firm, which renovated it between 2002 and 2003.