Westhill
Also known as Chandler-Shelley-Thompson House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Westhill
Westhill, at 1703 West Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 26, 1979. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 149 other Texas listings. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Austin, Travis County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 43 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1703 West Ave., Austin · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
30 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Westhill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Westhill
Is Westhill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 26, 1979 (Register number 79003017).
Is Westhill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Governor's Mansion, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Westhill?
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 Westhill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 40973642 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.