Haehnel Building
The Haehnel Building in 2007
LocationAustin, Texas, USA
Coordinates30°16′8″N 97°43′45″W / 30.26889°N 97.72917°W / 30.26889; -97.72917
Builtc. 1880
MPSEast Austin MRA
NRHP reference No.85002295
Added to NRHPSeptember 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. 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.

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