Southgate-Lewis House
Located in Austin · Museum
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The Southgate–Lewis House is a historic landmark located about a mile east of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. It is situated in Six Square, an African-American cultural heritage district. The Southgate–Lewis House was constructed by builder Robert C. Lambie in 1888 in a restored late Victorian house style.
The Charles M. Lewis family owned the house from 1913 to 1979. Following the death of Marguerite Mae Dee Lewis in 1970, the building was abandoned for nearly a decade. It fell into disrepair and was considered a hazard to the community. The house was scheduled for demolition but was saved and designated as a landmark.
In 1986, the house was presented to the W. H. Passon Historical Society by a professor at The University of Texas at Austin. The objective of the W. H. Passon Historical Society is to secure and preserve materials and artifacts related to Black culture in Austin and Travis County.