211 W Main St 

Palestine , Texas 75801

Historic name: Swift and Hombs Bookstore, Swifts Book Store (built c. 1885)

About This Property

Around 1885, this lot was developed with a one-story brick building that occupied about three-fourths of the parcel. Although historical documentation indicates that the Swift & Hombs bookstore, which occupied this property was founded in 1885, it is unclear when this building was constructed. By 1900, the building extended to the Oak Street property line. The interior remained one large room until sometime after 1964, which is rare in the district. 

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: Central Business District
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
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 Residential, Live/Work, Lodging, Retail, Personal Services, Office, Restaurants
Lot Size (acres) 0.0574
Parking Spaces 0
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units 1
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 2,500
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c. 1885
Last Remodel Date 2014
Last Sale Date October 31st, 2013
Parcel Number R0034477
Subdivision Original
Legal Description Original Block 164 Lot 11
Located Within
  • Local Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce
Stylistic Influences
Commercial Style
Alterations/Additions
awning added
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Low
Historic Resources Survey
Downtown Historic District Survey Update
Survey Date
2014
Modification Type