McFarland House, Austin, Texas
historic place
The McFarland House, located at 3805 Red River Street in Austin, Travis County, Texas, is a notable historic place. This two-story stuccoed concrete dwelling was built in 1947 by the Arnn Brothers Construction Company for James and Birdie McFarland and their sons. The McFarlands lived in the house until 1954. The house is an example of Streamline Moderne architecture, a style that became popular in the 1940s. It is one of only a few Streamline Moderne residences in Austin. In 2014, the house faced demolition, which led to a public preservation effort. Preservation Austin spearheaded these efforts, and the Austin City Council designated the property as a city landmark. Preservation Austin purchased the house in 2019 and undertook its rehabilitation. In 2020, the McFarland House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the McFarland-McBee House serves as Preservation Austin's headquarters. This site matters historically as a distinctive example of Streamline Moderne architecture in Austin and for the community's efforts to preserve it.