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 Randle-Rather Building - 1896 - Gonzales, Texas Posted by:  iconions
N 29° 30.171 W 097° 27.139
14R E 650018 N 3264697
This 3-and-a-half story brown brick Renaissance Revival building is located at 427 St. George in Gonzales, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMZA19
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2018
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Block/Site# - 23/71
Address - 427 St. George
Property Type - Commercial
Stylistic Influence - Renaissance Revival
Date - 1896-1897
Category - Contributing
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Randle-Rather Building
1896-1897
427 St. George (Site 71)
Built at about the same time as the courthouse it faces, the Randle-Rather building is the largest and most elaborate commercial building in the district. Charles Taylor Rather and James Polk Randle, Gonzales cattlemen and merchants, hired San Antonio contractor Henry Kane to build the building to house their bank. Over the years the building housed several retail establishments and served as the meeting place for local social clubs. Built during the post-railroad economic boom, the 3 1/2 story brick Renaissance Revival building displays limestone detailing, a 3-part symmetrical facade, and a first floor arcaded loggia. Recently rehabilitated, the building retains much of its historic character, with the exception of the missing roof gallery rail.
- National Register Application
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1896
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
1896
Randle-Rather
Building
Website (if available): [Web Link]
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