Gilfillan House, Austin, Texas
historic place
The Gilfillan House, a historic place in Austin, Travis County, was constructed in 1905. It was built for William L. Gilfillan, a founder and director of the Austin National Bank. Prominent Austin architect Charles H. Page, Jr. designed the two-story brick home. The house reflects a blend of architectural styles popular before World War I, notably Mission Revival and the Prairie School. Its design also incorporates elements like Plateresque-inspired Mission Style parapets and arched porticos, alongside horizontal planes reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1931, Julius G. Knape, a Swedish stonemason and contractor, purchased the residence. The Gilfillan House received recognition as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1981. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This building represents a significant example of early 20th-century architectural innovation in Austin.