Briones, Genaro P. and Carolina, House

1204 E. 7th St., Austin, Texas. County/parish: Travis.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places August 07, 1998. NRIS 98000280.

1 contributing building. 10 contributing objects.

Also known as:

  • Casa de Suenos

From Wikipedia:

Genaro P. and Carolina Briones House

The Genaro P. and Carolina Briones House is a historic home in downtown Austin, Texas, United States. Built by Genaro Briones over a period of 14 years, the home features unusual molded concrete construction and a dramatic two-story porch. It is known by some in the Hispanic community as "Casa de SueƱos" (House of Dreams).

The home is located at 1204 E 7th Street, in a strongly Hispanic portion of east Austin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1998.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/40970331

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