Texas Governor's Mansion

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The Governor's Mansion, the most historic house in Texas, sits on a beautifully landscaped city block in Austin near the Capitol building.

Built in 1856, it is the oldest continuously occupied executive residence west of the Mississippi. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark. By 1979 the Mansion had served Texas' governors for more than 120 years. With the support of Governor and Mrs. William P. Clements, the Legislature appropriated $1 million for a complete structural restoration. The Friends of the Governor's Mansion, a non-profit organization, raised an additional $3 million in private donations to refurbish the interiors.

By 1982 the house was thoroughly repaired and furnished with an outstanding collection of 19th century American antiques. Today, visitors to the Mansion may view an important collection of portraits and furniture including Stephen F. Austin's writing desk and the sofa donated to the Mansion by descendants of Governor Pease. Also on display is the Governor's Memento Collection developed in the l960s by First Lady Jean Houston Daniel, a descendent of Sam Houston and the wife of Governor Price Daniel. These heirlooms were presented to the Texas Governor's Mansion on behalf of every First Family to have lived in the house.

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