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

Stratton Stricker Building

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

1. Stratton Stricker Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1922, business partners Golladay Stratton, Sr. and Henry J. Stricker purchased land for their expanding furniture company. Architect Henry L. Spencer designed this 1923 Neoclassical Revival style building with general contractor S.B. Swigert Construction. The red brick clad building includes a basement and five stories with riveted steel framing, strong enough to withstand the devastating 1953 tornado, the building's unique interior features a grand staircase with ornamental woodwork pressed tin ceiling tiles, louvered warehouse style windows and a winged-mezzanine level on the second floor. Until the 1980s, Stratton's three sons operated the business. This building, and the furniture company are a reminder of Waco's original marketplace and downtown district. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2015

Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18271.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 31° 33.264′ N, 97° 8.07′

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W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of Austin Avenue and South 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on Austin Avenue. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the building on Austin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Austin Avenue, Waco TX 76701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waco Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F & A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); McLennan County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Courthouses of McLennan County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alico Building (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Waco (approx. ¼ mile away); The Waco Tornado (approx. ¼ mile away); Brann-Davis Shootings (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

Street view of the Stratton Stricker Building with marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

2. Street view of the Stratton Stricker Building with marker

The Stratton Stricker Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The Stratton Stricker Building

Inside view of the Stratton Stricker Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

4. Inside view of the Stratton Stricker Building

The view of the Stratton Stricker Building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse

5. The view of the Stratton Stricker Building from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.