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

Harris Building

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. Harris Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Local stonemason I.W. Walley erected the rock walls of this masonry commercial building in 1899. A cast iron storefront and decorative brickwork enhance the plastered facade. The two-story structure was built for Wesley Smith Harris (1854-1930), who ran a furniture store and funeral home here. The two businesses were associated because at that time furniture manufacturers made casket parts. Ben Estes later took over operation of both concerns.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2389.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 32° 26.528′ N, 97° 47.212′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on East Pearl Street (Business U.S. 377), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 East Pearl 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 (a few steps from this marker); Nellie Gray Robertson

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(within shouting distance of this marker); City named for Texas Confederate General H.B. Granbury (within shouting distance of this marker); Haynes-Burns-Ewell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named for Famous Confederate General John Bell Hood (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Granbury House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Harris Building

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.