Jasper N. Preston Architecture Photos

Jasper N. Preston (1832-?) studied architecture in Lansing, MI & moved to Austin, TX about 1875 where he worked a decade. Preston is best known for the Venetian Gothic Walter Tips Hardware Company & the Driskill Hotel. In 1886, Preston moved to Los Angeles.

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Walter Tips building (1876) (712 Congress Ave.) now Ironstone Bank. Austin, TX. Style: Venetian Gothic. Architect: J.N. Preston.

Walter Tips (Ironstone Bank) building facade detail. Austin, TX

Streetscape of Edward Tips building (1865) (710 Congress Ave.), Walter Tips building & Venetian Gothic structures of 700 block of Congress Ave. Austin, TX. Architect: J.N. Preston.

J.W. Hanning Building (1876) (200 East 6th St.). Austin, TX
Style: Renaissance revival. Architect: J.N. Preston.

Driskill Hotel (1886) (East 6th St. at Brazos). Austin, TX
Style: Richardsonian Romanesque. Architect: J.N. Preston. On National Register.

Upper story details of Driskill Hotel. Austin, TX

Driskill Hotel carving of dragon. Austin, TX

Driskill Hotel carving of cows head. Austin, TX

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