31 N Main St 

Elgin , TX 78621

Historic name: Elgin National Bank (built 1921)

About This Property

The Bank of Elgin, organized in 1891, was privately owned by entrepreneur W.H. Rivers. The bank was incorporated on April 21, 1906. It was first located on the south side of town, but the original structure burned down in 1923. The bank is Elgin's only structure from the Beaux Arts Period. Designed by world renowned architect, Hugo Franz Kuehne, Elgin Bank may be the single most important structure in the community. Kuehne was known for his studies and style influence on Texas. He went on to design state buildings, many of which can still be seen today in the Austin area. 

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) 0.1980
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 7,846
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1921
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date November 2nd, 2009
Parcel Number 12385
Subdivision
Legal Description ELGIN CITY, BLOCK 18, LOT 15,16 & 17
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Main Street & Local Historic District

Survey Recommendations

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