Downtown Buda Historic District

Downtown Buda Historic District is a six-block historic commercial area located in Buda, Texas. The oldest building dates from 1881 when the town was created with the arrival of the International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN). The town experienced moderate success for the next forty years, but the downtown area never grew beyond its track-side beginnings.[2]

Downtown Buda Historic District
Downtown Buda Historic District in 2012
Downtown Buda Historic District
Downtown Buda Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Elm St., Main St., China St., and Austin St., Buda, Texas
Coordinates30°4′54″N 97°50′36″W
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Built1881 (1881)
Built byDave Garison, Thomas Howe
Architectural styleEarly Commercial, Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No.03001126[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 7, 2003

Twenty-eight buildings contribute to the historic district, most date from the early 1900s, the most recent is from 1934. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 7, 2003 as an example of a late 19th to early 20th century railroad town.[2]

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