236 S Commercial St 

Goliad , TX 77963

Historic name: Baker and Von Dohlen Buildings (built 1896)

About This Property

This property contains two buildings: the Von Dohlen Building (addressed as 236B) and the Baker Building (236A).  The Von Dohlen Building is divided into three equal bays, the center bay is higher than the side bays with a rectangular pediment supported by brick dentils. It once housed a hardware store and was the Greyhound bus stop from 1942 to 1960, seeing many Goliad residents off to World War II. The location was also a pharmacy for many years with a popular soda fountain.

The Baker Building has endured alterations similar to those of its neighbors, yet parts have been well preserved. At the top, a generous parapet remains with a small pediment bearing the date 1896. A cast iron threshold with vents runs below the storefront. The left bays represent the commercial space. The door on the right provides stairs to the second floor. The first floor connects to the one-story Von Dohlen building.



Total Building Size (sq ft): 3,470
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

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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) 0.2050
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 3,470
Total Commercial Units 2
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1896
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 7268
Subdivision
Legal Description GOLIAD SURV F BLK 4 LT PT 6-7 IMP DRUG STORE
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
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