106 N Main St 

Elgin , TX 78621

Historic name: Joe's Toggery (built 1901)

About This Property

This building was constructed around 1901, and housed “Joe’s Toggery”, which sold clothing, hats, and footwear. A unique feature of this building is a full-height “ghost” sign depicting Owl Cigars, painted on the then exposed north exterior wall of the adjacent 104 North Main, circa 1900- 1901. The interior original bead board ceiling is intact and the skylight was restored 



Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: C-2: General Commercial District
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed This is located in C-2 Commercial District with Zone 1 overlay which allows 50% commercial in front and 50% residential in rear
Lot Size (acres) 0.0660
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 2,229
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1901
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date August 10th, 2011
Parcel Number 14124
Subdivision
Legal Description ELGIN CITY, BLOCK 38, LOT 2 N 1/2
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street & Local Historic District

Existing Businesses

The Owl

Business Type
Retail
Square Ft.
3,000
Floor
1
First yr. at location
2012

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type