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

The Glenn Brothers' Building

By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. The Glenn Brothers' Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erected in 1885 by town-builder James Farr, an attorney; bought in 1888 by the Glenn Brothers - Clark B., Dan, John L., and James M. - civic leaders interested in many businesses besides their family grocery housed in this structure. After a fire in this store and the three to the west, contractors Elliott & Halsley made extensive repairs (1891), using heavy timbers clad in iron to support brick veneer front of upper story, with its handsome Victorian styling.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2190.)

Location. 32° 26.594′ N, 97° 47.226′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on East Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 East Bridge 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. Hardware and Tin Shop (here, next to this marker); Aston-Landers Building (a few steps from this marker); The Fair (a few steps from

The Glenn Brothers' Building West Half image. Click for full size.

By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. The Glenn Brothers' Building West Half

Marker is the rightmost of the two markers visible in this photo.

this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker-Doyle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); E. A. Hannaford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

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The Glenn Brothers' Building East Half image. Click for full size.

By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

3. The Glenn Brothers' Building East Half

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2019. This page originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas.