Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Preslar-Hewitt Building
Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. Preslar-Hewitt Building Marker
The early growth of Taylor as a vital cotton and railroad center is reflected in its historic business district. Hugo Hunke built this two-story commercial structure in 1914 to anchor an important block. It provided first floor space for two businesses and up to seven offices on the second floor. Early occupants included Strand Tailors and Menefee Grocery. It has served a variety of other businesses, but is remembered as the site of Preslar-Hewitt Pharmacy, 1929-1954. Detailing includes pilasters, capitals, transoms, decorative tile work and an entablature with dentil course.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13070.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 30° 34.23′ N, 97° 24.58′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 N Main St, Taylor TX 76574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eikel-Prewitt Building (a few steps from this marker); Tex Avery (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Taylor
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Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
2. Preslar-Hewitt Building and Marker
The marker is to the far right along the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,373 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
