136 W Colorado St 

La Grange , TX 78945

(built 1881)

About This Property

The brick building was built by Schmacher & Meerscheidt in 1881. It was intended to be used as a post office and law office. In 1884, when the post office moved across the street, it was a Chinese laundry. From 1885-1892, it served as Reichert Furniture Store until Reichert erected a new building. It was a millinery shop between 1895 and 1936. Subsequently, it has been home to a number of businesses, including a jewelry repair shop, a beauty shop, a fabric shop, a handcraft store, and Monument Hill Water District office. Today, it houses part of the Texas Quilt Museum and a quilt supply shop.

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 (Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed General commercial uses, with design review required exterior alterations
Lot Size (acres) 0.0789
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 2,587
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1881
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date April 30th, 2010
Parcel Number 37552
Subdivision
Legal Description MOORE JOHN H (445) LOT FRC 141,142,151,152 BLK 18 .0789 3,440.3 SFT, COMM - STAR OF TEXAS
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