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

Acme Dry Goods Building

Photographed By QuesterMark, July 6, 2014

1. Acme Dry Goods Building Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. Built in 1892 by Llano builder and stonemason John Goodman (1852-1935), this turn-of-the-century commercial row structure has housed a succession of dry goods merchants, including Mrs. Riley's Millinery, Carlton's Dry Goods, and a store operated by Martin Jacobs. It was purchased in 1919 by the Acme Dry Goods Company. The one-story brick structure features round-arch transoms, keystones, and double store-front windows.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9431.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 30° 45.022′ N, 98° 40.588′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Main, Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lantex Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Afghanistan and Iraq Wars on Terror (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Old Southern Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Teich (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Llano County Desert Storm Troops (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Llano.

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Photographed By QuesterMark, July 6, 2014

2. Acme Dry Goods Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.