114 S Main St 

La Grange , TX 78945

Historic name: Presun Building (built c. 1856-1859)

About This Property

The Presun building is a two-story Italianate building built by German-Texan stonemasons who were commissioned by F.W. Grassmeyer. 

The structure served as the Central Hotel until 1893, when German immigrant Fritz Presun purchased it as a regional sales office for large American breweries. In 1897, Presun added a bottling operation, the Crown Soda Factory. His son, Henry, continued the business and also sold oil and gas here. 

From 1965 to the present, the Presun building has been home to a variety of businesses including an insurance agency, architecture firm, antique shop, and photography studio. The newest business to take up residence in the building is a wine bar offering a vast selection of red and white wines from all over the world. 

In 1983, the building was awarded a Medallion from the Texas Historical Commission and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: District B - Commercial
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Not Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed General commercial uses, with design review required exterior alterations
Lot Size (acres) 0.0158
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 1,074
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c. 1856-1859
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date December 1st, 1995
Parcel Number 38441
Subdivision
Legal Description MOORE JOHN H (445) LOT FRC 225 BLK 34 .0158 687 SFT, COMM - VIN 114
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
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