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  1. 1962. The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Phalen Abbott are the current residents. On June 8, 2008, while midway through ...

  2. Texas Governor’s Mansion. This premier historic home has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since 1856. It is the fourth oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the country and the oldest governor’s mansion west of the Mississippi River. On June 8, 2008, the Governor's Mansion was severely ...

  3. The Mansion sustained major damage and part of the roof and the porch railings built in 1856 were destroyed by the fire. However, with the support of multiple state agencies, preservationists, history enthusiasts, and proud Texans, the Texas Governor's Mansion has been restored to the grandeur in which it was meant to exist.

  4. Sep 7, 2020 · The Texas Governor's Mansion is usually one of the most-visited sites in Texas each year. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains closed to the general public and only virtual tours are offered .

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  5. Nov 1, 2021 · The Governor’s Mansion is the most historic home in Texas and is an architectural treasure. 2008: A fire nearly destroyed the Mansion in June 2008. In May 2009, $22 million was allocated to the restoration of the Governor's Mansion, $11 million of which came from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

  6. txfgm.org › anniversary › the-texas-governors-mansionThe Texas Governor’s Mansion

    The Texas Governor’s Mansion was constructed by noted master builder, Abner Cook. Completed in 1856, this Greek Revival Mansion has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since its construction. The Mansion plays an important role in Texas history, telling the unique story of our state and the governors that ...

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  8. www.tshaonline.org › entries › governors-mansionGovernor's Mansion - TSHA

    Jul 20, 2017 · The Governor's Mansion was a nationally recognized house-museum and was recorded as a Texas Historical Landmark in 1962. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974. TSHA is a proud affiliate of University of Texas at Austin.

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