Chapman House, Austin, Texas
historic place
The Chapman House stands at 901 East 12th Street in Austin, Travis County. This historic place is recognized as a vernacular central passage dwelling, a style once common in Austin. It is a notable example within the Robertson Hill neighborhood of East Austin. The house holds significance for its architectural form and its direct association with the settlement and community development of East Austin. During a period of economic growth, the Chapman House reflects the diverse demographics of the time, where recent European immigrants and the families of former slaves lived in close proximity. The house underwent rehabilitation in 2008. In 2010, the Chapman House was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This site exemplifies the historical settlement patterns and the evolving demographics of a dynamic East Austin neighborhood.