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Originally built in the 1870s for Austin pioneer Ashford McGill, this native limestone structure and the surrounding property were purchased by Andrew J. Zilker who conveyed the land to the city for a park in 1931. Remodeled by the Federal Civil Works Administration for use as a multiple purpose park building, the house now exhibits 1930s-era detailing, including a pergola-covered courtyard. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1990
McGill, Ashford, House (Zilker Park Refectory) is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 336 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 641 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2734, -97.7740 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Deep Eddy Bathing Beach (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Travis County, The Johnson Home, and Swedes of Texas.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5453006442. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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