# Jesse Driskill’s original hotel site in Austin, Texas

        Standing at 6th and Brazos, the Romanesque-style Driskill is Austin's oldest operating hotel. Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill, this luxurious landmark has hosted presidents, historic events, and legendary Texas social gatherings.

        ## Facts

        - Category: History
        - Best for: architecture, history, photography, quick_stop
        - Address: 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
        - Canonical URL: https://gydeinfo.com/austin/places/jesse-driskill-s-original-hotel-site/

        ## Sources

        - Claim source: [Driskill, Jesse Lincoln - Texas State Historical Association](https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/driskill-jesse-lincoln); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [The Driskill - Historic Hotels of America](https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/the-driskill/history.php); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [The Driskill - Hyatt](https://www.hyatt.com/unbound-collection/en-US/aushd-the-driskill); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [The Driskill Hotel timeline - Driskill Hotel](https://driskillhotel.com/about/timeline/); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [The Driskill Hotel | Texas Time Travel](https://texastimetravel.com/directory/the-driskill/); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [Driskill Hotel - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driskill_Hotel); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation

        ## Booking CTAs

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        ## Machine-readable evidence

        - Evidence JSON: https://gydeinfo.com/austin/places/jesse-driskill-s-original-hotel-site.evidence.json
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