Marker Number |
9085 |
Atlas Number |
5491009085 |
Marker Title |
Early Commercial Building |
Index Entry |
Early Commercial Building |
Address |
203 E. Main Street |
City |
Round Rock |
County |
Williamson |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
626870 |
UTM Northing |
3375994 |
Subject Codes |
commercial buildings |
Marker Year |
1970 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
203 E. Main Street, Round Rock (Nelson Hardware Building) |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
Erected to house private bank as well as hardware and lumber business of John A. Nelson and Associates. Bank was closed in 1922; commercial use continues. Architecturally important for facade of case iron and pressed tin. Ornamented pilasters and columns of this type were used in many late 19th-early 20th century structures in central Texas. This front is notable for its continuous preservation. the building is of native limestone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |