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

Manuel Hardware Building

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2021

1. Manuel Hardware Building Marker

Inscription.

This 1884 building was constructed on property owned by John R. Guynes, and the First National Bank was one of the first tenants. Partners Barnes & Higdon occupied the building during the 1890s, and W.F. Barnes purchased the building from Guynes' estate in 1899. J.N. Manuel purchased the building in 1900, and it housed the Manuel Hardware Co. for the next 60 years. The two-story Italianate style commercial building features a faux masonry plaster block façade and rough-cut limestone walls, with round windows, a chamfered corner entry, and an ornate metal cornice. The building was restored in 2002.
Recrded Texas Historic Landmark - 2009

Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15765.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 31° 3.941′ N, 98° 10.756′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and South Western Street, on the left when traveling east on East 3rd Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 East 3rd Street, Lampasas TX 76550, 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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. Phillips and Trosper Buildings (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Reynolds Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keystone Hotel, (about 300 feet away); Little Hotel (about 400 feet away); Gunfight at the Lampasas Saloon (about 400 feet away); Horrell-Higgins Feud (about 400 feet away); Lampasas County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lampasas.

The front entrance to the Manuel Hardware Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2021

2. The front entrance to the Manuel Hardware Building

The view of the Manuel Hardware Building and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2021

3. The view of the Manuel Hardware Building and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.