Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station Marker

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This cut limestone structure was built in 1895 to house the hardware operation of D.O. Baker and J.D. Rylee. The following year, Baker's brother Jess joined the partnership, and in 1898 the store became the Baker Hardware Co. When the Transcontinental Oil Co. purchased the building in 1929, two walls were removed to provide automobile access for the sale of gasoline. A landmark on the square, the building reflects Granbury's early commercial growth.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 284.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 32° 26.539′ N, 97° 47.185′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is at the intersection of North Crockett Street and East Pearl Street (Business U.S. 377), on the right when traveling north on North Crockett Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Crockett Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Granbury Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nellie Gray Robertson (within shouting distance of this marker); City named for Texas Confederate General H.B. Granbury (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named for Famous Confederate General John Bell Hood (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker-Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haynes-Burns-Ewell Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.