116 S Main St 

Linden , TX 75563

Historic name: M-System Meat Market (built 1930)

About This Property

Carla's has been a mainstay in downtown Linden, operating for 22 years in this location as a flower and retail shop. 

Herd Robertson originally built this as the M-System in the 30s. M-System was a high sanitary meat market, which means that they had a specialized refrigerator and shipping system. After the war, it became a toy store. Over the years it has wwitched from one to two shops at various times.




Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning:
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.0570
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 2,250
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1930
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 18th, 2003
Parcel Number 17822
Subdivision
Legal Description Linden OT Blk 2 S 1/2 Of LOT 3 .057 Ac 43425
Located Within
  • Main Street District

Existing Businesses

Carla's

Business Type
Retail
Square Ft.
Floor
1
First yr. at location
1995

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce - Main St Volunteer-" Herd Robertson originally built this as M-system in 30's.M-System was a high sanitary meat market-they had a specialized refrigerator and shipping system. toy store after war, switched from one to two shops at various times
Stylistic Influences
Commercial Style
Alterations/Additions
Newer brick on either side of the storefront and bulkhead. newer metal awning. Storefront has most likely been modified. Main St Volunteer-" switched from one to two shops at various times"
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
- Local level
Priority
Medium
Historic Resources Survey
Linden March 2017
Survey Date
3/1/2017
Modification Type