Abner Cook

Architect, Deceased Person

1814 – 1884

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Who was Abner Cook?

Abner Hugh Cook was a self-taught Texas architect and general contractor responsible for the design of several historic and notable buildings in Texas, particularly Austin, such as the Texas Governor's Mansion. He also built the west wing of the original main building of the University of Texas at Austin and the first state penitentiary in Huntsville.

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Born
Mar 15, 1814
Salisbury
Profession
Died
Feb 22, 1884
Austin
Resting place
Oakwood Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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