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Site of the Home of Joseph Harrell
1008 Lavaca Street

Photo: Joseph Harrell Residence

After his arrival in Austin in 1884, William Sydney Porter resided with the Harrells for three years at a residence in this location.

Source: Historic Walking / Driving Tour, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, 201 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Photo: C01444, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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