Newton House
1013 E. Ninth St., Austin, TXThe Newton House is a rare and unusually intact Austin example of a transitional, essentially vernacular residence reflecting Hi^ Victorian Italianate and Greek Revival traditions. Deed records indicate the structure was built in 1874 at a cost of $612.50. The structure was not included in the initial Historic Resources of East Austin nomination pending completion of rehabilitation work.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.