Marker Inscription
This two-story Victorian house was built in 1876 for the family of Walter Tips (1841-1911), a prosperous hardware merchant. A native of Germany and Confederate veteran, Tips served in the state senate, 1893-96. The home was remodeled in 1909 to its present appearance. Another prominent businessman, Theo P. Meyer (1878-1966), occupied the residence from 1925 to 1966. The structure was originally located adjacent to the historic Bremond Block west of downtown Austin. Scheduled for demolition in 1975, it was rescued by Franklin Savings Association and moved to this site for restoration. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
About this site
Walter Tips House is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1976. 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 30.2391, -97.7536 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Moonlight Towers (historic place), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stanley, Robert S., House, Espinosa-Olivares-Aguirre Expedition, and Reuter House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013775. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
