Driskill Hotel
Built 1885-86 by Col. Jesse L. Driskill (1824-1890), cattle king who moved to Austin in 1869. Brick dressed with limestone. Had three grand entrances -- one the largest arched doorway in Texas. "Ladies' Entrance" was on northeast. Bust of Col. Driskill is over south arch, busts of his rancher sons on east and west. Rich furnishings were selected by Col. Driskill, who leased out his hotel -- Southwest's finest when it opened, Christmas 1886. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
30.2679° N, 97.7418° W
Where to Find It
Brazos St., W side between 6th and 7th streets. One marker is at E entrance facing Brazos Street, with duplicate marker facing 7th Street W of Brazos Street.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Site of John Bremond & Company Austin
- <0.1 mi S Sixth Street Austin
- <0.1 mi W Littlefield Building Austin
- 0.1 mi SE Site of the Official Residence of Mirabeau B. Lamar Austin
- 0.1 mi W Scarbrough Building Austin
- 0.1 mi N Stephen F. Austin Hotel Austin