Reuter, Louis and Mathilde, House
806 Rosedale Terrace, Austin, TXFew historic residences in Austin can equal the commendable balance between siting, architecture and view which the Reuter House exhibits. The Spanish Colonial Revival villa is one of the most distinctive homes in South Austin. It is notable for the textural quality of its architectural finishes and for craftsmanship, two characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Revival Style. The house also is unusual for the quantity of surviving interior furnishings which were originally crafted and/or carved for it when built. It gains significance through its association with Louis Reuter, a successful and innovative grocery-man in Austin, and his wife Mathilde, who for years contributed to Austin's cultural arts communities.
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.