Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Weeks Building
Photographed By James Hulse, November 20, 2022
1. Weeks Building Marker
Inscription.
Weeks Building. . This two-story building, divided by a downstairs wall, was re-built by John Weeks and T.B. Hardeman in 1907-1908, after a fire on December 23, 1906 destroyed the entire block. Mr. Weeks maintained a drug store in this west half of the building on a lot owned by E.A. Blout. Offices with waiting rooms were upstairs. The back portions have housed a print shop, meat market, restaurant, dress shop, and offices. In 1912 Mr. Weeks sold his business to R.C. Shindler. The building reverted to E.A. Blount, who gave it at a wedding gift to his daughter, Mamie Blount Stewart. J.W. Kennedy bought the Shindlet Drug and Jewelry business in 1915. In 1932-33 he sold it to his brothers, Leroy and George. In 1944 the business became solely a jewelry store. Leroy Kennedy bought the business outright in 1952 and bought the building in 1965 from Stewart estate. In 1979 he sold the business to his son-in-law and daughter, David and Jean Kennedy Stephens.
This two-story building, divided by a downstairs wall, was re-built by John Weeks and T.B. Hardeman in 1907-1908, after a fire on December 23, 1906 destroyed the entire block. Mr. Weeks maintained a drug store in this west half of the building on a lot owned by E.A. Blout. Offices with waiting rooms were upstairs. The back portions have housed a print shop, meat market, restaurant, dress shop, and offices. In 1912 Mr. Weeks sold his business to R.C. Shindler. The building reverted to E.A. Blount, who gave it at a wedding gift to his daughter, Mamie Blount Stewart. J.W. Kennedy bought the Shindlet Drug and Jewelry business in 1915. In 1932-33 he sold it to his brothers, Leroy and George. In 1944 the business became solely a jewelry store. Leroy Kennedy bought the business outright in 1952 and bought the building in 1965 from Stewart estate. In 1979 he sold the business to his son-in-law and daughter, David and Jean Kennedy Stephens.
Erected by The Heritage Club of Nacogdoches and the City of Nacogdoches Main Street Advisory Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1906.
Location. 31° 36.203′ N, 94° 39.308′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County.
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Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Pecan Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. The marker is located on the left corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East Main Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
