Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building

The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building is a state library and historic landmark in Downtown Austin, Texas. The building is named in honor of Lorenzo de Zavala, a statesman in Texas history.

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Type: Library
Description: building in Austin, Texas
Also known as: “Lorenzo de Zavala State Archive and Library”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Texas State Capitol and Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building.

Texas State Capitol

Government building

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The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Texas State Capitol is situated 660 feet northwest of Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building.

Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building

Government office

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The Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building is an eight-story structure in downtown Austin, Texas housing offices of the Texas Department of Transportation since its completion. Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building is situated 840 feet southwest of Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building.

James E. Rudder State Office Building

Government office

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The James Earl Rudder State Office Building is a historic office building in downtown Austin, Texas, USA. Built in 1918, the five-story structure features 18-foot ceilings and terrazzo and marble flooring. James E. Rudder State Office Building is situated 780 feet southwest of Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Austin and Downtown Austin.

Austin

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Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country.