 Six of these houses were built or expanded for members of the families of brothers Eugene and John Bremond, who were prominent in late-nineteenth-century Austin social, merchandising, and banking circles.They are located within the square block bordered by West Seventh, West Eighth, Guadalupe, and San Antonio streets.The district also includes several houses on the west side of San Antonio and the south side of West Seventh, at least three of which were built or altered by the North family.