Joseph and Mary Robinson Martin House
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Joseph and Mary Robinson Martin House Prominent Austin contractor George Fiegel completed this house in 1903 for Joseph Anthony (1867-1947) and Mary (Robinson) (d. 1934) Martin. A noted wild game conservationist, Joe Martin primarily is associated in Austin business history with the Austin White Lime Company. After Mary's sister died in 1918, the Martins reared three of her children in their home, requiring an addition on the southwest corner of the house. Exhibiting elements of both Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles of architecture, the Martin House remained in the family until 1971. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Prominent Austin contractor George Fiegel completed this Queen Anne and Colonial Revival home in 1903 for Joe and Mary Martin. Joe Martin was a noted wild-game conservationist best known in local business for the Austin White Lime Company, and when Mary's sister died in 1918 the couple took in and raised three of her children, prompting an addition to the house. The Martin family kept the home until 1971.
Why it matters
The house reflects the confident domestic architecture and civic-minded business class of a fast-growing turn-of-the-century Texas capital.
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Related people
- · Joseph Anthony Martin
- · Mary Robinson Martin
- · George Fiegel
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