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Brown Building

Downtown Austin’s historic Brown Building was originally constructed as an office building. In 1997 the building was added to the National Register of Historical Places, and in 1999 the building was converted into a 90-unit loft condominium.

Built in 1938 by Herman Brown (of Brown & Root construction fame) and designed by the leading Austin architect of the day, Charles Henry Page, this was known as the Wall Street of Austin in the 1940s and ’50s.

Home to the original KTBC radio – where the broadcast careers of Cactus Pryor and John Connally got started – and the bustling corner drugstore – where more than a few political rumors got started as well.

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Showing properties 1 - 2 of 2. See more Brown Building.
(all data current as of 2/9/2012)

  1. 1 bed, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,282 sq ft
    Lot size: 174 sq ft
    Year built: 1940
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 35
  2. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 638 sq ft
    Lot size: 217 sq ft
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 197

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    Jude Galligan (337 comments) permalink*
    December 16, 2011


    For Sale – HISTORIC LOFT in Downtown Austin’s Brown Building can be divided into a 2bd/2ba. This private CORNER illuminates with natural light. UNIQUE terrazzo floors. Rooftop terrace, fitness room, assigned PARKING included. Steps from entertainment, restaurants, and shopping. SEE MORE PICS…

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