135 W Colorado St 

La Grange , TX 78945

Historic name: Old Post Office (built 1884)

About This Property

Built by Capt. W. H. Ledbetter in 1884 with locally made brick, the building was originally used as a cigar factory and a millinery shop. By 1890, it was a mercantile store and in 1906, the building was designated as a U.S. Post Office. It remained a post office until 1937. 

From 1938–1946, the building was home to the Texas Public Service Company and then the La Grange City Hall from 1946–1965. In 1983, the building received a facelift with a modern façade, new awning, plate-glass windows, and interior remodeling. 

Since then, it has been home to an office supply store and most recently office space for a financial services agency.

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

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed General commercial uses, with design review required exterior alterations
Lot Size (acres) 0.0651
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 5,160
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1884
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 36794
Subdivision
Legal Description MOORE JOHN H (445) LOT FRC OF 170 BLK 23 .0651 35 X 81 = 2,835 SFT, COMM - COMMERCIAL BLDG
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