William T. and Valerie Mansbendel Williams House
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
This historic home was constructed in 1933-34 by William Kutalek and Peter Mansbendel for William T. Williams, Jr. and Clotilde Valerie (Mansbendel) Williams. With motifs drawn from the Tudor Revival Style, the house features a u-shaped plan surrounding an enclosed courtyard. Wood and stone carvings by noted local artisan, Peter Mansbendel, Valerie’s father, adorn the home’s interior and exterior. William was a successful city leader and attorney who was a leading contributor to Austin’s growth and development. Valerie was active in many civic, church and school organizations.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Built in 1933–34 by William Kutalek and Peter Mansbendel for attorney William T. Williams Jr. and his wife Clotilde Valerie Williams, this Tudor Revival home wraps a U-shaped plan around an enclosed courtyard. Its interior and exterior are adorned with wood and stone carvings by Valerie's father, the noted local artisan Peter Mansbendel. William was a prominent civic leader and attorney, while Valerie was active in church, school, and civic organizations.
Why it matters
The house preserves the craftsmanship of one of Austin's most celebrated woodcarvers alongside the family life of an influential civic couple of the era.
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Related people
- · William T. Williams Jr.
- · Clotilde Valerie Mansbendel Williams
- · Peter Mansbendel
- · William Kutalek
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