Haehnel Building

Haehnel Building

The Haehnel Building in 2007
Location Austin, Texas, USA
Coordinates 30°16′8″N 97°43′45″W / 30.26889°N 97.72917°W / 30.26889; -97.72917Coordinates: 30°16′8″N 97°43′45″W / 30.26889°N 97.72917°W / 30.26889; -97.72917
Built c. 1880
MPS East Austin MRA
NRHP Reference # 85002295
Added to NRHP September 17, 1985

The Haehnel Building is a historic commercial building in east-central Austin, Texas. The building was constructed c. 1880 and served many commercial purposes throughout the 20th century. Recently it was known as Shorty's Bar, a popular hangout for the local population (largely African-American).

In 1999 the building underwent a renovation as part of a larger renewal project for east downtown Austin.[1]

The building is located at 1101 E. 11th Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1985.

External links

  1. Austin Revitalization Authority


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