Real estate
While home may be where the heart is, houses also speak to the cultural heritage and history of a region. In the suburbs north of Austin, architecture speaks not only to the recent rapid growth of the area, but also to the vision of builders across time, according to local historians. While 19th-century Swedish immigrants established communities near Round Rock, the inuence of Southwestern University and its aliates left a lasting mark on Georgetown. Local historians spend time educating the public and nonpro ts, such as Preservation Georgetown, oer annual home tours and fund restoration of historic structures. A guide to local historic homes
A closer look
Woodbine Mansion Commissioned by Swedish immigrants Andrew J. and Hedwig Nelson, the Victorian-style mansion was completed in 1900 and features 17 chandeliers, seven antique mirrors and a gazebo. By 1960, the Crier-Goodrich family owned the property and named it “Woodbine.” It can now be
The San Gabriel House Currently operating as a bed and breakfast, the house was built in 1904 by the Belford Lumber Company, a prominent Georgetown business at the turn of the century. The home’s rst tenants were the family of Robert Stewart Hyer, president of Southwestern University. • 1008 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.sangabrielhouse.com
rented out for special occasions. • 405 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.thewoodbinemansion.com
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