116 Depot Ave 

Elgin , TX 78621

Historic name: O'Connor Building (built 1890)

About This Property

This two-story buffed brick building was built by Thomas O’Connor in 1890. Mr. O’Connor was an Irish-born brick contractor who moved to Elgin in the late 1800s to build cisterns, wells, and fireplaces for the growing community. He initially bought bricks from Butler Brick Company in Austin, but found a source of high quality clay in the Elgin area and began manufacturing his own bricks. The building contained a furniture store on the ground level and family quarters on the second floor. The freight elevator is still in working condition. 





Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: C-2: General Commercial District 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) 0.1320
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 6,700
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1890
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 12th, 1995
Parcel Number 12346
Subdivision
Legal Description ELGIN CITY, BLOCK 17, LOT 9 & 10 (FURNITURE STORE)
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street & Local Historic District

Existing Businesses

Business Type
Arts and Entertainment
Square Ft.
3,000
Floor
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

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