General Land Office Building, State office building and museum at Capitol grounds in Austin, United States.
The limestone structure features German-influenced Romanesque Revival architecture with rounded arches and castle-like parapets on the exterior walls.
Constructed in 1857, this building served as Texas Land Office until 1917 and stands as the oldest government office building in Austin.
The building contains exhibits about Texas history, including collections of maps and documents that demonstrate the state's development through centuries.
Located at 108 East 11th Street, the Capitol Visitors Center provides free maps and travel information about destinations throughout Texas.
Writer William Sidney Porter, known as O. Henry, worked in this building from 1887 to 1891 and incorporated it into his literary works.
Location: Texas
Location: Austin
Inception: 1857
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Address: 108 E. 11th St.
GPS coordinates: 30.27270,-97.73930
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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