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 Texas Governors Mansion by ATXtraveler
One of the more recent reasons this place is important is because it was where George Bush was when he was elected President. Leave a Comment
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 The Governor's Mansion by VeronicaG
The wide front porches of this stately white mansion seem like they'd provide a shady respite from the Texas sun. One can imagine the Governor offering up an icy, cool beverage for his guests to enjoy!
The mansion is said to be the oldest continuously occupied home west of the Mississippi River. Artifacts important to Texas history are located here, such as Stephen Austin's writing desk and period furnishings.
Originally built by Abner Cook in 1856 as a 'simple square home', it held four rooms downstairs and the same upstairs. A new conservatory was added in 1914, as well as, a new kitchen at that time. It is best described as a Southern Mansion.
Reservations must be made at least one day ahead. There is no charge and tours leave every 20 minutes--each group limited to 25. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 am-Noon, but this may vary depending on events or holidays. Address: 1010 Colorado Street, Austin, TexasPhone: 512-463-5516
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The Texas Governor's Mansion, across from the street from the State Capitol is the premier historic home of Texas. It has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since 1856 and is the fourth oldest governor’s residence continuously occupied in the United States. It is the oldest governor’s mansion west of the Mississippi River. The mansion's first residents were Texas's fifth Governor, Elisha Marshall Pease, his wife, Lucadia, and their daughters.
Visitors may tour the Governor's Mansion Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. For security reasons, visitors must make a reservation one business day in advance. Unfortunately, that requirement kept me from being able to see inside the Mansion. Leave a Comment Address: 1010 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701Phone: 512-463-0063Directions: The Governor's Mansion is at the corner of Eleventh and Colorado Streets in downtown Austin, across from the State Capitol.Website: http://www.txfgm.org/
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 by Djinn76
Guided tour are organised but you have to book one day in advance - Check the website for further details. Leave a Comment
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 by keeweechic
The north bedroom in the governor's mansion is apparently haunted by a 19 year old who committed suicide there in 1864. Leave a Comment Address: 1010 Colorado Ave.
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 by KenMore
The mansion was completed in June 1856. Since then it has survived the ravages of normal deterioration, periodic legislative threats of abandonment, scars of Civil War and Reconstruction from occupancy of Yankee soldiers, a fire, a suicide, and even a ghost. Leave a Comment Directions: The Governor's Mansion takes up an entire city block between 10th and 11th and Colorado St. and Lavaca St.Other Contact: Tours are available Monday-Frida
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The governor's home immediately reminded me of a southern cotton plantation owner's mansion. It is a stately residence, indeed, with beautiful grounds. My guidebook tells me that the lower level of the house is open for tours Monday thru Thursday at certain hours. Call the number below for details. Address: 1010 Colorado StreetPhone: 512/463-5518Directions: Just around the corner from the capitol complex
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