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19 N Main St Elgin, TX 78621

Historic Name: City Cafe

About This Property

This building was constructed by the Elgin Improvements Company and is believed to have been the second brick building in downtown Elgin. It first housed a general store and drug store on the first floor, and an opera house upstairs. In 1910 it housed a jewelry store, a barber shop, and a bakery. The cafe opened in 1910. Recently completely rehabilitated, the first floor continues to operate as a full service restaurant.

Amenities: Rear Entrance, Commercial Kitchen

Year Built: 1891

Get in Touch	Kristina Alvarez 737-308-3669 kristina.alvarez@elgintexas.gov
Building Size	6,732 (sq ft)
Zoning	C-2: General Commercial District District
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

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Property Information
Address	19 N Main St Elgin, TX 78621
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)	0.1120
Heating Type	electric
Official Sq Ft	6,732
Commercial Units	2
Year Built	1891
Last Remodel Date	2016
Last Sale Date	March 9th, 2018
Parcel Number	12391
Legal Description	ELGIN CITY, BLOCK 18, LOT 7,8,9 & 10 (FR'S)
Located Within	National Register Historic District DTTX Search Area Main Street & Local Historic District

Survey Recommendations
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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