Early Commercial Building

Historical marker location:

203 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas

( 203 E. Main Street, Round Rock (Nelson Hardware Building))

Marker installed: 1970

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.

commercial buildings

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