Austin State Hospital

The oldest mental hospital in the state, the “Texas State Lunatic Asylum” was created by the Texas Legislature in 1856. Renamed the “Austin State Hospital” in 1925, the institution has remained dedicated to mental health programs to this day. As of 2022, five historic buildings on the property have been demolished to make way for new facilities. The main administration building (pictured) awaits full restoration.


ADDRESS: 4110 Guadalupe St, Austin (Travis County)

DESIGNATION: NRHP, RTHL, SAL

CONDITION: Fair

OWNER: State of Texas

RESOURCE TYPE: Institutional, Hospital

YEAR LISTED: 2017

 
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