Category Archives: History

The Keith House (1933) is a two-story, single-family residence located at 2400 Harris Boulevard. The house enjoys an unobstructed view of the Texas State Capitol from its front balcony. This view is part of the northern boundary of Austin’s protected … Continue reading →

Bryan and Jenni Chester have always loved history and old houses. In 1999, when they bought the house at 2524 Harris Boulevard, they knew from the start they were going to restore it back to its original 1937 condition. Their … Continue reading →

By Dana Wesson “This beautiful rock Castle in Pemberton Heights with nearly one acre of ground must be sold at once. The Original Cost was approximately $16,000.00. Will Sell For $8000.00, terms to suit purchaser.” – 1935 newspaper ad Historic … Continue reading →

By Biruta Clemins Kearl The western boundary of Pemberton Heights is marked by the MoPac expressway, the ever-busier highway whose potential expansion helped spark the establishment of the Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association. Its history goes back to the 1870s. The … Continue reading →

A Resident recalls Pemberton Heights (Note: The following article was taken from e-mail correspondence between Carol Corley Nelson and Kathryn Miller Anderson.  Kathryn now lives in the infamous Mr. Smith’s house and he was her mean backyard neighbor when she … Continue reading →

(This excerpt from the Summer 2003 Pemberton Journal contains some great short introductions to some of the beautiful historic homes in Pemberton Heights.) 1415 Wooldridge Drive: The Fisher-Gideon House (a/k/a The Castle) Built in the 1890s as a water tower … Continue reading →