Cambridge Tower: Austin's First Residential High-Rise at 1801 Lavaca
Cambridge Tower, a 169-unit, 15-story condo tower at 1801 Lavaca St, opened in 1965 as Austin's first residential high-rise and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cambridge Tower, a 169-unit residential condominium at 1801 Lavaca St in downtown Austin, stands 15 stories and 181 feet tall. Mayflower Investment Company developed the tower, designed by Dallas architect Thomas E. Stanley.
Opened in 1965 as Austin's first landmark residential high-rise, the New Formalism tower cost $4.5 million to build. It originally held 150 luxury rental apartments before conversion to condominiums in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 2018.
The property includes a fully attended garage. Amenities include a pool, spa, fitness center, rooftop deck, outdoor grilling area, multipurpose meeting room, and 24-hour security and concierge. Unit 9A, a 2-bed, 2-bath residence, measures 1,301 square feet.
- Address
- 1801 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
- Units
- 169
- Floors
- 15
- Height
- 181 ft
- Completion
- Feb 1965
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