138 Lamar Ave 

Paris , TX 75460-4207

Historic name: 38-40 in 1920 was a garage and auto sales/service; 132-138 Lamar in 1959 was Goodyear Service Store. (built c 1916)

About This Property

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history right off the Plaza of Paris, Texas. Over 17,500 square feet of commercial/historical real estate is hard to come by! Frontage on Lamar, and 2nd St and alley access makes for added value and diverse ingress and egress options. 4 door access on Lamar, 2 door access in back alley and 2 bay doors access for commercial loading and unloading. 10 Restroom facilities, TPO roof May 2018. This two story building formally housed the Paris News, PAL (Police Athletic League) and a Candy Store. Currently the building features a Tattoo Parlor, 2 Gymnasiums; One was used as a DoJo and the other is used as a Basketball Gym. A Ballerina Dance studio is upstairs. There is vacant leasable square footage both upstairs and downstairs available now. Extortionary architecture with display windows on Lamar, skylight windows, exposed beams, and intricate brick work. Antique vault sunk un concrete on site . Tax Credits may apply.

This site covers what was 34, 36, 38 and 40 Lamar Avenue in 1921. The Paris Morning News was in 34 & 36, Auto sales, repair and garage. And, 38 & 40 was vacant at the time, the car dealership moving a block east. In the 1960s the Paris News expanded to 38 & 40.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 13,844
Zoning: HD-1 Overlay, Central Area Base Zoning
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
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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) 0.2770
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 13,844
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c 1916
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date August 30th, 2013
Parcel Number 13696
Subdivision SCPA
Legal Description CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 14, LOT 5 & 5-A, LAMAR & 2ND
Located Within
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce - 748
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
slipcover
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
- Local level
Priority
Low
Historic Resources Survey
Historic Resources Survey of Paris
Survey Date
1985
Modification Type