Amazing Facts about the Texas Governors Mansions

If you want to see the White House of Texas, visit the Texas Governor's Mansion. This infrastructure's beauty cannot be compared with any home or hotel Austin. Austin TX takes pride of this beautiful mansion because of its many great features. This mansion is a hotel-like home that has housed a number of Texas' governors with their families.

Here are some amazing facts that have made the Texas Governor's Mansion a wonder place to see.

1. A great home with an interesting history

The Texas Governor's Mansion is the most historic home in Austin. It was built in 1854 for the fifth governor of Texas, Governor Elisha Pease. The mansion was partially ripped by fire and left most of the mansion damaged on June 8, 2008. After the event, massive renovation was done to restore the glory of Texas treasure.

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2. A stylish mansion

What makes the Texas Governor's Mansion so amazing is its stylish facade and interior decoration. This historical landmark is surrounded by important art collections and classy furniture displays. Its style and design was inspired from Greek architecture. It was later on re decorated in 1901 with late Victorian style.

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3. A majestic place to tour around

Just like Washington's White House, visitors of Austin can tour around the Governor's Mansion. The great house is open for tours to locals and tourists alike.

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If you are visiting Texas and staying at a hotel, Austin can be best enjoyed by getting out of your room and enjoy the feel of history with the Governor's Mansion.