212 S Commercial St 

Goliad , TX 77963

Historic name: Chilton Building (built c. 1901)

About This Property

Similar to the Eberhardt and Maevev Building except the placement of the colors is reversed. Here the yellow-tan Goliad brick wall surfaces are enlivened by red brick trim. Within the pediment are the name CHILTON and an incomplete date 190_. The architect was Jules Leffland. Drs. L. W. Chilton Sr. and Jr. had offices on the second floor. Owner of the first automobile in Goliad, a "Red Devil," Dr. Chilton Sr. had the first electric generator installed in Goliad for his new x-ray machine from Germany. The second floor offices housed medical offices from 1901 to 1985. Over the years, many retail shops have occupied the first floor. 

Total Building Size (sq ft): 4,960
Zoning: C-1 Commercial
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed General retail, service, and office uses, along with residential uses on the upper floors above a business use. Bed and breakfasts are permitted by right. Hotels and motels require a conditional use permit.
Lot Size (acres) 0.2300
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 4,960
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 4,480
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c. 1901
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date June 1st, 2012
Parcel Number 7131
Subdivision
Legal Description GOLIAD SURV F BLK 4 ALL LT 10
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations

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