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Picture Courtesy of Keith Peterson

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Picture Courtesy of Keith Peterson

A typical post-civil war Austin dwelling, built about 1870 two blocks from the state capitol for merchant and metalsmith Bernard Radkey (1846-83) and his wife, Mary Cummings Radkey (1851-96).  Structure is of cypress wood.  Radkey served as a city alderman (councilman) until just prior to his early death.  Heirs enlarged and occupied the home until 1973.  It was moved here and restored in 1974 by the Franklin Savings and Loan Association.

Texas Historical Commission

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974


3720 Jefferson St, Austin, Travis County Texas

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