Constructed in 1854, the Texas Governor's Mansion has been home to every governor since 1856. As such, it is the oldest, continuously inhabited home in Texas, as well as the oldest west of the Mississippi River. In addition, this is the fourth oldest governor's mansion in the United States that has been continuously occupied by a chief executive. Architecturally, it's design is considered to be in the Greek revival style. On June 8, 2008, a disgruntled citizen threw a Molotov Cocktail at the building. The resulting fire severely damaged the mansion. It took nearly four years to restore the building. Today, the mansion is open for public tours, but only by appointment (usually made a week in advance to accommodate background checks).
The Governor’s Mansion in Austin Texas has been home to every governor since 1856... ...and is considered to be the oldest governor’s residence west of the Mississippi River. We love winding staircases! Located to the left of the main hallway, the “small” parlor was used as a reception room for important guests. Next door, the “large” parlor was used for more formal engagements. Every large home has to have a library. Included in this room is the “Pease” sofa from Texas’ fifth and thirteenth governor, Elisha Marshall Pease (1853 to 1857 and 1867 to 1869). We would love to have had a dining room like this that seats 14 (of course it would have to come with its own set of butlers). The Conservatory is used for more intimate family meals. On the second floor is the San Houston bedroom... ...and the Pease bedroom. Archive photo of how the mansion looked in1860.
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