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
Inscription.
Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station. . 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.
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. Granbury Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nellie Gray Robertson (within
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 234 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
