J. Frank Dobie House, Colonial Revival residence in Central Austin, United States.
The two-story Colonial Revival house at 702 East Dean Keeton Street features a prominent front chimney and traditional architectural elements from the 1920s period.
From 1926 to 1964, the house belonged to J. Frank Dobie, a Texas writer and educator who produced numerous books about Southwestern culture within its walls.
Literary figures including Carl Sandburg and Walter P. Webb gathered at this location for discussions and exchanges with students and faculty members.
The University of Texas at Austin maintains the property as the Michener Center for Writers, with an accessible upstairs library for students and seminars.
The building received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and holds status as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Location: Austin
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 702 E. 26th St.
GPS coordinates: 30.28920,-97.73220
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:25
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