Texas State Capitol
Texas State Capitol, 1908 and today
An old view from Austin’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1908TodayThe Texas State Capitol · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Texas State Capitol
Texas State Capitol, at Congress and 11th Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 22, 1970. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Jun 23, 1986, one of 42 in Texas. It was among the first 5 of Austin’s 207 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Renaissance, as it does for 5 other Texas listings. The listing covers 51.4 acres. 12 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCapitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of 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 · 54 MB · National Archives↗1885 to today
- 1885Built, designed by Elijah E. Myers
- 1908
The Texas State Capitol - 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1986Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 56 years
An old view of Texas State Capitol
Postcards and photographs from Austin’s archive whose captions name it, from 1908. Tap one to see it full screen.
1908Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Congress and 11th Sts., Austin · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
45 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Show the other 27
Memories of Texas State Capitol
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Texas State Capitol
Is Texas State Capitol on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 1970 (Register number 70000770).
Is Texas State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jun 23, 1986. Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks, 2 of them in Austin.
Can you visit Texas State Capitol?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Texas State Capitol?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 54 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 40973759 · Wikidata · old views from Austin’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.