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A typical post-Civil War Austin dwelling, built about 1870 two blocks from the State Capitol for merchant and metalsmith Bernard Radkey (1846-83) and his wife, Mary Cummings Radkey (1851-96). Structure is of cypress wood. Radkey served as a city alderman (councilman) until just prior to his early death. Heirs enlarged and occupied the home until 1973. It was moved here and restored in 1974 by the Franklin Savings and Loan Association.
The Radkey House is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 320 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 591 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.3089, -97.7510 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Congregation Beth Israel (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Nagel, Chester and Lorine, House, Texas in the Civil War - Federal Forces, and Adjutants General.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015473. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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