A Great Landmark
of Texas
The Texas Governor’s Mansion is a beautiful two-story Greek Revival home constructed from 1854 to 1856 by master builder Abner Cook. A historic carriage house, gazebo, arbor, and landscaping frame the site.
Volz & Associates, Inc. has served as the historical architect for all construction at the Mansion from 1995-2009. We are currently developing a Historic Structure Report for the Mansion and serving as local preservation consultants to the architectural firm of Ford, Powell & Carson for the restoration.
Scope of Services
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★Roof Study, 1995
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★Measured Drawings, 1998
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★Roof Replacement, 1998
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★Systems Study, 1998
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★Systems Replacement, 1999
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★Porch Restoration, 2003
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★Foundation Drainage, 2005
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★Window and Blind Restoration, 2007
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★Post-Fire Stabilization, 2008-9
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★Historic Structure Report, 2009
Location
Austin, Texas
Historical Designations
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★National Historic Landmark
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★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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★State Archeological Landmark
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