Literary Landmark: O. Henry House and Museum

Austin, Tex.

Dedicated: 1999

William Sidney Porter, known by his pen name, O. Henry, lived here between 1893 and 1895. O. Henry wrote many short stories, including “The Gift of the Magi” (1905).

Resources:

Austin Parks & Recreation - O. Henry Museum (AustinTexas.gov)

O. Henry Museum (website)

Recent Celebrations of Writers and Reading, News from the Center for the Book (Library of Congress)