For many years, this was the home of noted Austin native and actor Zachary Scott. This home was built in 1856 and designed by the noted architect Abner Cook. This stately home has a two-story portico with paired columns. Originally known as the John Milton Swisher house, it once stood on San Antonio Street, but was later moved to Sweetbrush Drive.
Inscription:
Banker John Milton Swisher (1819-1891) built this residence in 1853 in the 400 block of San Antonio St. Noted architect-builder Abner Cook designed the Greek Revival house. In the 1920s, Dr. and Mrs. Z.T. Scott found the building in deteriorated condition. They moved it to this site, restored and enlarged it. A prominent physician and longtime chief of staff at Brackenridge Hospital, Dr. Scott (1880-1964) helped found the Austin Heritage Society.
Erected:
1962
Handicapped Accessibility:
This marker is along a narrow street, but since it is attached to the front gatepost it is fairly accessible for anyone to view, read and even photograph if they so desire.
Please note, when viewing this marker, that this is still a private home. Added in 1998 to the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
2408 Sweetbrush Dr, Austin TX 78701
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| photo taken by Kevin Surbaugh |
Inscription:
Banker John Milton Swisher (1819-1891) built this residence in 1853 in the 400 block of San Antonio St. Noted architect-builder Abner Cook designed the Greek Revival house. In the 1920s, Dr. and Mrs. Z.T. Scott found the building in deteriorated condition. They moved it to this site, restored and enlarged it. A prominent physician and longtime chief of staff at Brackenridge Hospital, Dr. Scott (1880-1964) helped found the Austin Heritage Society.
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| photo by Kevin Surbaugh |
Erected:
1962
 |
| photo by Kevin Surbaugh- |
Handicapped Accessibility:
This marker is along a narrow street, but since it is attached to the front gatepost it is fairly accessible for anyone to view, read and even photograph if they so desire.
Please note, when viewing this marker, that this is still a private home. Added in 1998 to the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
2408 Sweetbrush Dr, Austin TX 78701
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