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Driskill Hotel
NW Corner of East 6th and Brazos Streets

Photo Driskill Hotel

Colonel Jesse Lincoln Driskill built the Driskill Hotel with monies he earned as an entrepreneur dealing in cattle, real estate, and investments. The Hill Country Quartette, of which Porter was a member, entertained at functions held at this fine hotel as well as other locations about the town.

Source: Historic Walking / Driving Tour, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, 201 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Photo: PICA 05041, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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