Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Lynch Building
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 27, 2015
1. The Lynch Building Marker
Inscription.
The Lynch Building. . This was Albany’s first stone mercantile store. It was erected in stages, combining Greek Revival and Victorian Italianate designs. In 1878, W.H. Miller built 1-story east unit, and permitted Albany Masonic Lodge to erect a second story. Local rancher J.C. Lynch in 1881 built the 2-story west unit. The “Live and Let Live” drugstore was an early tenant. L.H. Hill and family owned the property 1896-1974. Clifton Caldwell bought and restored it in 1974-75. , , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1975
This was Albany’s first stone mercantile store. It was erected in stages, combining Greek Revival and Victorian Italianate designs. In 1878, W.H. Miller built 1-story east unit, and permitted Albany Masonic Lodge to erect a second story. Local rancher J.C. Lynch in 1881 built the 2-story west unit. The “Live and Let Live” drugstore was an early tenant. L.H. Hill and family owned the property 1896-1974. Clifton Caldwell bought and restored it in 1974-75.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1975
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5373.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 32° 43.415′ N, 99° 17.829′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. Marker is at the intersection of S. 2nd Street (State Highway 6) and S. Main Street (U.S. 283), on the right when traveling west on S. 2nd Street. Marker is attached to the building wall left of the building entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 S 2nd St, Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Robert Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Rear Admiral Emory Arden Grantham (within shouting distance
At the northeast corner of the intersection of S. Main St (US 283) and S. 2nd St (SH 6)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
