239-245 W Travis St 

La Grange , TX 78945

Historic name: Von Rosenberg Building (built c. 1922)

About This Property

The Von Rosenberg building began as three separate buildings (239-245, 253) prior to all being purchased by Mr. Von Rosenberg. 

The building addressed as 239 was constructed in 1850 by Thomas C. Gregory and served as a drug store until 1893. In 1896, it became the Sanborn Saloon which operated until 1906, when the building was purchased by Mr. Von Rosenberg. The building addressed as 245 was also known as the Farquhar Building, a clothing and grocery store. It was sold to Mr. Von Rosenberg in 1890. 

This building, 253 Travsi St., was a saddlery business prior to be being purchased by Mr. Von Rosenberg. 

All three buildings were torn down in the early 1900s to construct one new, brick building. The new building construction began in 1922 and served as a department store until it closed in 1953 and was sold to Glen Prause, Sr. The building was then divided into three sections and currently serves as a meat market and insurance office.

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: District B - Commercial
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
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

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed General commercial uses, with design review required exterior alterations
Lot Size (acres) 0.2375
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units 1
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 7,549
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c. 1922
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date February 2nd, 2015
Parcel Number 36727
Subdivision S44029
Legal Description CORNERSTONE BUILDING SUBDIVISION LOT 1 BLK 33 0.2375 10,344 SFT, COMM - RETAIL/OFFICE
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
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