Bailetti House, Austin, Texas
historic place
The Bailetti House, a historic place in East Austin, Texas, was constructed in 1886. Salvatore Bailetti, an Italian immigrant and a prominent early merchant in East Austin, built this structure. The house uniquely combined commercial and residential functions, serving as both a family home and a grocery and saloon. Architecturally, the Bailetti House is a one-story, raised cottage. It features wood-frame construction with clapboard siding, a symmetrical facade, and a hipped roof. Its unusual 'duplex' form and largely unaltered condition contribute to its architectural significance. The Bailetti House was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1985. This site helps illustrate Austin's immigrant roots and the multicultural history of East Austin. The specific text of its historical marker and the year it was erected are not available.