This structure was built in 1894. The Openheimer-Montgomery Building was constructed for Louis Openheimer. Openheimer was a prominent figure in Texas, involved in military, business, and civil affairs. The building was designed by John McDonald, a notable Austin resident who even served as the city’s mayor from 1889 to 1895. However, the Openheimer-Montgomery Building didn’t stay in the Oppenheimer family for long. In 1899, it was sold to the trustee of a young Fannie Montgomery, just 12 years old at the time. The building became part of her estate. Today, the Openheimer-Montgomery Building stands as a testament to Austin’s rich history. Its Queen Anne architecture, characterized by projecting second-story bay windows with Victorian jigsaw brackets, is a sight to behold.
Addcox House Plaque
But that’s not all that makes Addcox House special. It also has an enchanting wraparound porch with arched brick supports.