Administration Building, Austin State Hospital
historic place
The Administration Building in Austin, Texas, is a significant historic place in Travis County. In 1856, the Texas Legislature established this hospital for the mentally ill. Construction of the building began in 1857. The institution, which later became known as Austin State Hospital in 1925, opened on May 11, 1861, initially housing about a dozen patients. It has since remained dedicated to mental health programs. This site was recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Its historical marker was erected in 1966. The building stands as a reminder of early efforts in Texas to address mental health.