Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
E. A. Hannaford Building
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
1. E. A. Hannaford Building Marker
Born in England and reared in Ohio, E. A. Hannaford (1841-1915) served in the Union Army. He came to Granbury from Ohio in 1871, establishing his drugstore in a tent. He and merchant J. D. Baker had a two-part commercial building erected in the Italianate style in 1886. Among the first stone buildings in Granbury, it was commonly known as the "Arch Block." The cornice on this side advertised Hannaford's Drug and Book Store. "Doc" Hannaford became a prominent civic leader and businessman. After his death his nephew operated the drugstore. Early second-floor tenants included the Granbury Graphics newspaper, doctors' offices and a beauty parlor.Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12078.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 32° 26.578′ N, 97° 47.261′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on North Houston Street (Farm to Market
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baker-Doyle Building (a few steps from this marker); Bush-Morgan-Cherry Building (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardware and Tin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glenn Brothers' Building (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); Aston-Landers Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
2. E. A. Hannaford Building
Marker is the leftmost of the two markers visible in this photo. The E. A. Hannaford Building made up the left half of the structure. The right half of the structure is the Baker-Doyle Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
