Robert Irvin House, Austin, Texas
historic place
The Robert Irvin House is a historic place in Austin, Texas, located at 1008 East 9th Street. This one-story, wood-frame residence was constructed in 1885, with Robert Irvin credited as its architect. The house exemplifies a Victorian architectural style, specifically a T plan. Its exterior features a simple three-bay facade and a front porch supported by turned columns. Notable details include a front door with a transom and windows adorned with pointed, arched hoods. A large, finely detailed brick chimney is centered on the roof. The Robert Irvin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1985. It holds local significance for its architecture, demonstrating the variety of Victorian vernacular buildings found in East Austin during the late 19th century. Over time, the original wooden porch deck was replaced with cement, and a rear porch was added by 1935. This site offers a tangible example of residential design from Austin's late 19th century.