1900 - J.A. Nelson & Co. - Round Rock, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 30.529 W 097° 40.649
14R E 626903 N 3375911
Listed on the NRHP in 1982.
Waymark Code: WM16PWK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Historical Marker:

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.

Year of construction: 1900

Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]

Full inscription:
1900
  LUMBER     J.A. NELSON & CO.     HARDWARE  


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