Lamar Boulevard Bridge
About Lamar Boulevard Bridge
Lamar Boulevard Bridge, at Lamar Blvd. over the Colorado R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 7, 1994. The Register lists it for its engineering, architecture and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 61 other Texas listings.
What it isStructure in Austin, Travis County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 70 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Lamar Blvd. over the Colorado R., Austin · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Questions about Lamar Boulevard Bridge
Is Lamar Boulevard Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 7, 1994 (Register number 94000678).
Is Lamar Boulevard Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Governor's Mansion, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Lamar Boulevard Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Lamar Boulevard Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 70 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40973813 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.