123 S Main St 

Paris , TX 75460-4207

Historic name: Alexander's Book Store (built c 1930)

About This Property

In 1926 there was still no building at 33 South Main. In 1959 Cawthon's Paint Store resided at what was labeled in 1945 as 123 South Main. Sam Cunningham and Ruth Barnes Smith later had gift/variety business there. No indication of when façade was changed.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 2,332
Zoning: HD-1 Overlay, Central Area Base Zoning
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 A mix of uses including commercial, residential, office and retail. Design review by the Historic Preservation Commission is required for properties in HD-1.
Lot Size (acres) 0.0719
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 2,332
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c 1930
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 13661
Subdivision SCPA
Legal Description CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 6, LOT 11, 123 S MAIN ST
Located Within
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce - 876
Stylistic Influences
spanish revival
Alterations/Additions
replacement transom windows
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
- Local level
Priority
Medium
Historic Resources Survey
Historic Resources Survey of Paris
Survey Date
1985
Modification Type