Old Hollis Building
N 31° 31.822 W 094° 06.577
15R E 394656 N 3488916
Another of 3 historical markers on this building at the corner of East Columbia and S Montgomery streets
Waymark Code: WMXEHT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2018
Views: 2
One of three markers on two sides of this building, the waymarked historical marker preserves the history of this building, which was built in 1899.
The Old Hollis Building is located at 128 E Columbia in downtown San Augustine.
Marker Number: 7617
Marker Text:
Built 1889 by I. H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.
Also on site was office of K. L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic.
This structure escaped the great fire, 1890. Has housed many businesses, including post office, 1911. (1968)
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