Round Rock in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Early Commercial Building
Photographed by Keith Peterson
1. Early Commercial Building Marker
Erected to house private bank as well as hardware and lumber business of John A. Nelson and Associates. Bank was closed in 1922; commercial use continues.
Architecturally important for facade of cast iron and pressed tin. Ornamented pilasters and columns of this type were used in many late 19th-early 20th century structures in central Texas. This front is notable for its continuous preservation. The building is of native limestone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark1970.
Erected 1970 by the Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9085.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 30° 30.536′ N, 97° 40.655′ W. Marker is in Round Rock, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on East Main Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 E Main Ave, Round Rock TX 78664, 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: Round Rock (a few steps from this marker); Andrew J. Palm House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Broom Factory Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Otto Reinke Building (about 400 feet away); Nelson-Crier House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sam Bass' Death Site (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Early Commercial Building. Williamson County Texas History website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Keith Peterson
2. Early Commercial Building
The markers are the to the far right of the building in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,264 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
