Sampson, George W., House
a.k.a. Sampson-Nalle House
1003 Rio Grande, Austin, TXThe George W. Sampson House, one of the oldest residences in the city to be continuously owned and occupied by the same family, is one of the most significant architectural and historic landmarks in Austin, The two story limestone house at 1003 Rio Grande is a good example of an Italianate style residence in Austin, and it also displays outstanding craftsmanship in its original stone masonry as well as its Classical Revival double gallery and Italianate porter-cochere additions. George W, Sampson, a successful merchant during Austin's early development, commissioned the house's construction in lo75-l877, and even today it retains much of its original character and ambiance, A number of prominent fanilies, including two directly associated with the Governor's office, are linked with the Sampson House,
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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.