Littlefield House, Second Empire residence in University of Texas, Austin, United States.
Littlefield House is a Second Empire mansion in Austin designed by James Wahrenberger in 1893. The building features a mansard roof, tall windows, and ornate cornices that are characteristic of this architectural style.
The house was commissioned in 1893 by George Littlefield, a Civil War veteran who built a cattle fortune. Today it functions as an administrative building for the University of Texas and is listed on historic landmark registers.
The mansion displays the wealth of cattle ranchers and bankers from the late 1800s through its ornate interior design. Visitors can see Victorian details and elegant room layouts that reflect the prosperity of that era.
The building is located near the University of Texas campus and serves as an administrative building today. The first floor is available for events and gives visitors a glimpse of the historic architecture and interior design.
On the grounds stands a Deodar Cedar tree that George Littlefield specifically imported from the Himalayan mountains. This exotic tree is a rare feature in Texas and shows the effort the owner made to shape his residence.
Location: Austin
Architects: James Wahrenberger
Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Address: 601 N. Congress
GPS coordinates: 30.28806,-97.74056
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41
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