401 W Main St 

Palestine , Texas 75801

Historic name: G.E. Dilley Building (built 1882)

About This Property

Currently, the offices of the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce, the G.E. Dilley Building was built in 1882 by the Dilley family. Although never used by the family, the commercial building housed the Post Office from 1890-94 and later the Schreiner and Rimare Music Stores.

The Dilley Building is a superb example of Italianate commercial architecture. The two story structure is a purple and brown soft brick with a red wash. The building is distinguished by cast iron entry sills and Corinthian columns, as well as balancing ornamentation. The elaborate cornice is of tin as are the side window caps.

Amenities

Rear Entrance
Total Building Size (sq ft): 4,368
Zoning: Central Business District
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Individually Listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Not Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Residential, Live/Work, Lodging, Retail, Personal Services, Office, Restaurants
Lot Size (acres) 0.0597
Parking Spaces 2
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 4,368
Total Commercial Units 1
Total Residential Units 1
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft 2,184
Year Built 1882
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date December 30th, 2002
Parcel Number R0034686
Subdivision Railroad
Legal Description Railroad Block L Lot 10
Located Within
  • Local Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District

Existing Businesses

Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce

Business Type
Non-Profit
Square Ft.
Floor
1 & 2
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce
Stylistic Influences
Italianate, Commercial Style
Alterations/Additions
glass block window added to rear of side c. 1940
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
High
Historic Resources Survey
Downtown Historic District Survey Update
Survey Date
2014
Modification Type