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16 N. Sycamore
Photograph of 16 N. Sycamore taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10553/
[100 Block E. Oak]
Photograph of the 100 Block E. Oak taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10080/
[100 Block W. Gooch]
Photograph of the 100 Block W. Gooch taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10327/
[100 Block W. Kolstad]
Photo of the 100 block of W. Kolstad. Houses from the left to right are 119, 117, and 115 W. Kolstad. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth9442/
100 Block W. Oak
Photograph of the 100 Block W. Oak taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10735/
100 Block W. Oak
Photograph of the 100 Block W. Oak taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10734/
100 Block W. Oak
Photograph of the 100 Block W. Oak taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10736/
[100 E. Brazos - Lamar School]
Lamar School was originally constructed by the Palestine School District in 1922 as an elementary school to educate the children of south side neighborhoods. With the advent of the new Southside Elementary, the school was closed. It now houses the Anderson County Champions for Children and the WIC offices. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth9411/
[100 E. Brazos - Lamar School]
Photograph of 100 E. Brazos taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Lamar School was originally constructed by the Palestine School District in 1922 as an elementary school to educate the children of south side neighborhoods. With the advent of the new Southside Elementary, the school was closed. It now houses the Anderson County Champions for Children and the WIC offices. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10426/
[100 S. Sycamore - Pearlstone Grocery Company]
This building is one of the relatively few historic warehouses to survive in Palestine. The building is indicative of how little stylistic ornamentation was applied to buildings that were used for utilitarian purposes. The building does have paired, double-hung windows set within segmented arches and vertical brick piers that define the bays. The Davidson-Pearlstone Grocery Company was in operation at this site for several years following its formation in 1899. In 1904 local businessman Hyman Pearlstone bought the controlling interest and renamed the company. According to local historians, J.T. Sweetman bought an interest in the firm in 1905. The Pearlstone Grocery Company opened in this building in January 1913. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth9412/
[100 S. Sycamore - Pearlstone Grocery Company Building]
Photograph of 100 S. Sycamore taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. This building is one of the relatively few historic warehouses to survive in Palestine. The building is indicative of how little stylistic ornamentation was applied to buildings that were used for utilitarian purposes. The building does have paired, double-hung windows set within segmented arches and vertical brick piers that define the bays. The Davidson-Pearlstone Grocery Company was in operation at this site for several years following its formation in 1899. In 1904 local businessman Hyman Pearlstone bought the controlling interest and renamed the company. According to local historians, J.T. Sweetman bought an interest in the firm in 1905. The Pearlstone Grocery Company opened in this building in January 1913. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10523/
[100 W Oak]
This building is located at the corner of Oak Street and Sycamore in downtown "New Town" Palestine. It once housed the Kolstad Jewelry Store, which operated in Palestine for over 100 years. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26386/
[101 E. Kolstad]
Photograph of 101 E. Kolstad taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Although the residential neighborhood north of the city’s central business district contains a high concentration of dwellings built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the area also includes many 1910s and 1920s residences constructed as infill housing. This Craftsman bungalow is a prime example. The house remains virtually unaltered with its integrity intact. According to city directories, Daniel B. and May L. Wakefield owned this house from as early as 1926 through at least the early 1940s; they were also the primary residents during that period. Mr. Wakefield worked as a foreman in the electric shop for the I&GN Railroad, and later for Missouri Pacific. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10280/
[101 E. Oak - Federal Bldg]
This building was designed by James Knox Taylor of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Supervising Architect. It was built in 1907, on land purchased by the federal government from St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church and Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hicks. The new post office replaced older facilities which had occupied various locations through out the city since the mid-1800’s. In 1964, a new post office was built several blocks to the north and this facility was converted into a Federal Building to house a number of general federal offices. In 1987 the building was declared surplus to the government’s needs and in 1989 the government transferred the building to Anderson County for use as county offices. The building still houses county offices and also is the home of the Anderson County Historical Commission. This building is one of only two local institutional buildings with Renaissance Revival detailing; the other is the old Carnegie Library. This architectural expression gained only marginal popularity throughout Texas, making the old Post Office in Palestine a rare example of the style. When completed in 1907, the Post Office immediately became a prominent architectural landmark in the community. The Post Office’s unique physical character is further bolstered by its placement as a detached building in the downtown; the building literally stands apart from the almost continuous series of row commercial properties in Palestine’s central business district. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth9396/
[101 E. Oak - Federal Building]
Photograph of 101 E. Oak taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. This building was designed by James Knox Taylor of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Supervising Architect. It was built in 1907, on land purchased by the federal government from St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church and Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hicks. The new post office replaced older facilities which had occupied various locations through out the city since the mid-1800’s. In 1964, a new post office was built several blocks to the north and this facility was converted into a Federal Building to house a number of general federal offices. In 1987 the building was declared surplus to the government’s needs and in 1989 the government transferred the building to Anderson County for use as county offices. The building still houses county offices and also is the home of the Anderson County Historical Commission. This building is one of only two local institutional buildings with Renaissance Revival detailing; the other is the old Carnegie Library building. This architectural expression gained only marginal popularity throughout Texas, making the old Post Office in Palestine a rare example of the style. When completed in 1907, the Post Office immediately became a prominent architectural landmark in the community. The Post Office’s unique physical character is further bolstered by its placement as a detached building in the downtown; the building literally stands apart from the almost continuous series of row commercial properties in Palestine’s central business district. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10077/
101 E. Spring: Brick building
Photograph of 101 E. Spring taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10565/
[101 W. Crawford]
Photograph of 101 W. Crawford taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10375/
[101 W. Green]
Photograph of 101 W. Green taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. This 1-story frame dwelling exemplifies the modified L-plan house, a common plan type. The shingle siding in the front gable end is suggestive of the Queen Anne style. Porch Changes, such as the box columns and brick pedestals, detract somewhat from the property’s historic character, but the house still retains much of its integrity. Although this house dates to around the turn of the century, city directory research was only able to trace its occupancy to 1926-27, when the building was occupied by Mack and Louise Presley. Mr. Presley was an employee of the Pearlstone Grocery Company, located nearby at 100 S. Sycamore. After her husband’s death around 1930, Mrs. Presley lived here alone, through the 1940s. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10325/
[101 W. Green]
Photograph of 101 W. Green taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. This 1-story frame dwelling exemplifies the modified L-plan house, a common plan type. The shingle siding in the front gable end is suggestive of the Queen Anne style. Porch Changes, such as the box columns and brick pedestals, detract somewhat from the property’s historic character, but the house still retains much of its integrity. Although this house dates to around the turn of the century, city directory research was only able to trace its occupancy to 1926-27, when the building was occupied by Mack and Louise Presley. Mr. Presley was an employee of the Pearlstone Grocery Company, located nearby at 100 S. Sycamore. After her husband’s death around 1930, Mrs. Presley lived here alone, through the 1940s. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10326/
[101 W. Main]
Photograph of 101 W. Main taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Most of Palestine’s historic commercial buildings have been severely altered, but this 2-story structure retains much of its historic character. Ground floor changes detract from the property’s integrity. Noteworthy architectural features include the corbelled brickwork above the second floor windows and in the parapet. The history of this commercial building is difficult to trace, due to address changes. The building, which Sanborn maps show was constructed in 1896, was believed to have been originally known as 202 Main. The first occupant confirmed by city directories was the T. Fadell Dry Goods Store, which occupied this building as early as 1926. Earlier, according to the Sanborns, the building had housed a drugstore and a hardware store. Prior to this building’s construction, the lot had been the site of the 2-story frame Watson Hotel. Mr. Fadell and his wife Addie lived nearby at 507 N. Queen. Their shop continued to operate at this location through the early 1940s. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10148/
[101 W. Spring - The Gregg - Link Building]
Photograph of 101 E. Spring taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Photo taken from the southeast corner of the building looking toward the northwest. This 3-story commercial building is in poor condition, although efforts are currently underway to restore the property to its historic appearance. The original parapet and windows have been removed; nonetheless, the building displays outstanding craftsmanship and remains a prominent historic architectural landmark in Palestine’s central business district. Stylistic detailing is suggestive of the Romanesque Revival style, a popular choice for commercial buildings in Palestine during the late 19th century. According to a local historian, this commercial building was built jointly by three civic leaders and businessmen who were among Palestine’s most prominent citizens during the early 20th century: Congressman Alexander W. Gregg, Dr. Edwin W. Link, and Judge John Link. Sanborn maps indicate that the upper floors of the building housed professional offices during the building’s earliest years, while the first floor housed a variety of businesses, including a saddlery, a tin shop, a grocery, and a restaurant. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10567/
[101 W. Spring - The Gregg - Link Building]
Photograph of 101 E. Spring taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Photo taken from the east side of the building looking west - southwest. This 3-story commercial building is in poor condition, although efforts are currently underway to restore the property to its historic appearance. The original parapet and windows have been removed; nonetheless, the building displays outstanding craftsmanship and remains a prominent historic architectural landmark in Palestine’s central business district. Stylistic detailing is suggestive of the Romanesque Revival style, a popular choice for commercial buildings in Palestine during the late 19th century. According to a local historian, this commercial building was built jointly by three civic leaders and businessmen who were among Palestine’s most prominent citizens during the early 20th century: Congressman Alexander W. Gregg, Dr. Edwin W. Link, and Judge John Link. Sanborn maps indicate that the upper floors of the building housed professional offices during the building’s earliest years, while the first floor housed a variety of businesses, including a saddlery, a tin shop, a grocery, and a restaurant. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10566/
[102 E. Ezell]
Photograph of 102 E. Ezell taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10344/
104 E. Park Avenue
Photograph of 104 E. Park Avenue taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10718/
[105 E. Main]
Photograph of 105 E. Main taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10149/
[105 W. Green]
Photograph of 105 W. Green taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. The most common subtype of domestic building in Palestine from the late 19th century is the L-plan, and this property is a good local example. The house has a front- and side-facing gabled roof, which is the single most distinctive physical attribute of this kind of building. Noteworthy features include the porch with its slender classically-inspired columns and the oculus window in the front gable end. City directories show this house to have been occupied by a rapid succession of renters during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, including: Charlie W. Stockoff, a master mechanic for the I&GN Railroad, and his wife, Pauline, in 1926; J.W. Prince in 1930-31; and George F. Short, a clerk for Missouri Pacific, and his wife, Maude, 1941. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10324/
[105 W. Green]
Photograph of 105 W. Green taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. The most common subtype of domestic building in Palestine from the late 19th century is the L-plan, and this property is a good local example. The house has a front- and side-facing gabled roof, which is the single most distinctive physical attribute of this kind of building. Noteworthy features include the porch with its slender classically-inspired columns and the oculus window in the front gable end. City directories show this house to have been occupied by a rapid succession of renters during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, including: Charlie W. Stockoff, a master mechanic for the I&GN Railroad, and his wife, Pauline, in 1926; J.W. Prince in 1930-31; and George F. Short, a clerk for Missouri Pacific, and his wife, Maude, 1941. John Stafford Turner Sr. bought this house from the Shorts in 1941, and the family lived there until 1987. Stafford Turner was a time keeper/clerk in the store dept of the MoPac railroad. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10323/
[105 W. Main]
Photograph of 105 W. Main taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. At one time this building housed the Fotopolos Shoe Store. That business has since closed. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10147/
[107 E. Kolstad - Gaught House]
Photograph of 107 E. Kolstad taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. This house is an anomaly among historic residences in Palestine and defies classification. Local contractor John H. Gaught built this house in the early 1910s, to plans by prominent architect James F. Brook. Gaught was responsible for the construction of some of Palestine’s most notable buildings, including the Redlands Hotel. According to deed records, Gaught sold the house to John R. Hearne, Jr., in January 1914. Hearne was a salesman at the Palestine Hardware Company who lived there with his wife, Clara Welborn, until 1945, when W.T. Lively acquired the building. Lively continued to occupy the house through 1971, and was responsible for the building’s rear addition. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10279/
[107 E. Kolstad - Gaught House]
This house is an anomaly among historic residences in Palestine and defies classification. Local contractor John H. Gaught built this house in the early 1910’s, to plans by prominent architect James F. Brook. Gaught was responsible for the construction of some of Palestine’s most notable buildings, including the Redlands Hotel and the Centenary Methodist Church. According to deed records, Gaught sold the house to John R. Hearne, Jr., in January 1914. Hearne was a salesman at the Palestine Hardware Company who lived here with his wife, Clara Welborn, until 1945, when W.T. Lively acquired the building. Lively continued to occupy the house through 1971, and was responsible for the building’s rear addition. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth9429/
[107 E. Park Avenue]
Photograph of 107 E. Park Avenue taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. The Tudor Revival enjoyed marginal popularity in Palestine during the late 1920s and 1930s, and this 1 ½ story dwelling is a good example. The property remains virtually unaltered, with its integrity largely intact. The earliest known occupants of this house were Philip F. Myers and his wife Jennie, who lived here as early as 1935, according to city directories. Mr. Myers, who was president of The Grand Leader department store, died soon after that date, but his wife continued to live here through the early 1940s. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10717/
[107 W. Crawford]
Photograph of 107 W. Crawford taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10374/
[110 E. Davis]
Photograph of 110 E. Davis taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10355/
[110 E. Pine]
Photograph of 110 E. Pine taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. One of the most popular kinds of historic residences in Palestine is the modified L-plan house. This form was built locally from the 1890s to the 1910s, and almost 200 still survive in the city’s neighborhoods. This property is noteworthy because of its Queen Anne-style trim (seen most prominently in the gable end and on the porch) and the lack of substantive changes to the building’s interior. According to one owner, this house was built for Homer C. and Emma Murphey around 1908. During the 1920s through the 1940s Mr. Murphey owned and operated the Old Town Drug Store (later the H.C. Murphey Drug Store), located at 501 N. Church on the courthouse square. The Murphey family lived here until 1977. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10677/
[111 Angelina - Pentecom LLC]
Located at the northwest corner of Angelina and Royall streets, it was at one time the Medical Center Pharmacy. As of August 2006, the building houses the offices of Pentecom LLC. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth9422/
111 E. Pine
Photograph of 111 E. Pine taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10675/
111 E. Pine
Photograph of 111 E. Pine taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10676/
[111 W. Spring - The Hinzie Building]
Photograph of 111 W. Spring taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Alterations have destroyed much of the historic character on the ground floor of this brick commercial building; however, the second story appears to be virtually unchanged since the store’s construction in 1878. Architectural embellishments, such as the segmented-arched hoodmolds, quoins along the side of the front, and the elaborately detailed parapet, present an outstanding example of the Victorian Italianate style. The Hinzie Building is considered the oldest commercial building in downtown Palestine which retains most of its original façade. It was built by real estate dealer Martin Hinzie in 1878. Early tenants included members of the Hinzie family, such as Herbert M. Hinzie, Sr., who was vice-president of the Palestine Title Association and also was a certified public accountant, who had offices here during the mid-1920s. Other tenants included the A. Barro Dry Goods Store during the 1920s; the Pennington Grocery & Market during the mid-1930s; and the J.M. Johnson Jewelry & Music Store during the early 1940s. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10564/
[112-114 W. Dallas - Duplex]
Photograph of 14 W. Dallas taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Most of the city’s modified L-plan houses have Queen Anne-style features; however, this modest dwelling has a wrap-around porch with Doric columns that are suggestive of the Classical Revival style. The duplex has changed little since its construction and remains a good example of a vernacular house of the early 20th century. According to city directories, this houses were occupied by a rapid succession of renters during their early years. Some of these included G.S. Bryant, a superintendent at the Palestine Oil Mill Fertilizer Company, and his wife Sallie, in 1926; Webster H. and Ola Connor in 1935; and C.B. Blanakin, a brakeman for Missouri Pacific, and his wife Beatrice, in 1941. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10359/
[112-114 W. Dallas - Duplex]
Photograph of 14 W. Dallas taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Most of the city’s modified L-plan houses have Queen Anne-style features; however, this modest dwelling has a wrap-around porch with Doric columns that are suggestive of the Classical Revival style. The duplex has changed little since its construction and remains a good example of a vernacular house of the early 20th century. According to city directories, this houses were occupied by a rapid succession of renters during their early years. Some of these included G.S. Bryant, a superintendent at the Palestine Oil Mill Fertilizer Company, and his wife Sallie, in 1926; Webster H. and Ola Connor in 1935; and C.B. Blanakin, a brakeman for Missouri Pacific, and his wife Beatrice, in 1941. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10360/
112 E. Reagan
Photograph of 112 E. Reagan taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10627/
[112 W. Kolstad]
Photograph of 112 W. Kolstad taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10271/
[113 E. Crawford - First Christian Church]
Photograph of E. Crawford taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10378/
[115 E. Kolstad]
Photograph of 115 E. Kolstad taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. This property demonstrates how architectural changes over 50 years old can become architecturally significant. The building was originally a modified L-plan house erected in 1914, but was remodeled in the 1930s to its present Tudor Revival-style appearance. The steeply pitched hipped roof with gabled extensions reflect the original modified L-plan configuration; however, the brick veneer, faux half-timbering and entrance bay with round-arched openings and stucco and brick exterior finish are indicative of the Tudor Revival style. The 1930s changes are an important part of the building’s architectural evolution. According to the current owner, this house was built in 1914 by George M. and Pearl Welborn, who continued to live there through 1980. City directories for 1935-36 and 1941-42 confirm this, though the 1926-27 city directory does not list this address. Mr. Welborn was a cotton buyer. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10278/
115 W. Spring
Photograph of 115 W. Spring taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10563/
[116 E. Pine]
Photograph of 116 E. Pine taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. The residential neighborhood north of the city’s central business district developed principally during the late 19th and 20th centuries; however, this area also contains many houses erected during the 1910s and 1920s. This property, which is indicative of the latter, is a well-preserved example of a Craftsman bungalow, the most common type of pre- World War II dwelling in Palestine. Although many other illustrations survive (the histories resources survey identified over 800 such buildings), this property is significant because it exhibits fine workmanship and because it remains in a virtually unaltered state. According to the Palestine city directories, John Orin Cutter and his wife Johnnie had this house built around 1915. John Cutter passed away in the 1960's and his wife lived here until approximately 1980. Mr. Cutter was a secretary and treasurer, and later a manager, for the Bratton Drug Company, located downtown at 101-03 W. Oak. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10674/
[116 N. Sycamore - Colley Wright Building]
Photo of the Colley Wright building, that once sat at the east side of the intersection of Spring street at Sycamore. This building was removed when Spring Street was widened and extended down to Crockett Road. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26266/
[117 W. Kolstad]
Photograph of 117 W. Kolstad taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. Palestine contains less than a dozen of 2-story houses that are relatively narrow and deep when compared to other historic residences in the city. The proportions of the building resemble those of the shotgun, which typically is a small 1-story building. Perhaps the most distinctive feature, besides the plan and 2-story height, is the 2-tiered porch. The exposed rafter ends and box columns are indicative of the Craftsman movement and suggest a circa 1920 construction date. Only minor modifications, such as the screening of the second floor porch, detract from the property’s integrity. The current owner notes that this house was built in the early 1920s as apartments by Mrs. Kate Turner. City directories for 1926 do not list the dwelling; by 1935, however, they show that W. Reed Lowrey and his wife Helen lived here. By 1941 the house was occupied by Earl L. Belt, the manager of the Pratt Jewelry Company, and his wife Billie. The current owner also notes that the house was converted from apartments into a single-family dwelling sometime in the 1970s. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10270/
117 W. Spring
Photograph of 117 W. Spring taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10562/
[121 E. Pine]
Photograph of 121 E. Pine taken from the road. Photo was taken for the Historic Resources Survey of Palestine, Texas 1989-1991. The historic resources survey identified over 200 L-plan houses in Palestine. The vast majority, over 90 percent of the total, are 1-story buildings. This property, on the other hand, is a rare example of a 2-story L-plan house. The elaborate woodwork on the porch suggests an influence of the Queen Anne style. Few changes detract from the property’s historic character and integrity. Joe G. and Laura Lauman are the earliest known owners of this house; they lived here from as early as 1926 until at least the early 1940s. Mr. Lauman was a vice-president of the Star Bottling Works, which became the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in the early 1930s. (The president of the company was Charles O. Lauman, possibly a brother.) texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth10673/
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