25 Lamar Ave 

Paris , TX 75460-4207

Historic name: L.O. Hammons Mens Wear (built c 1916)

About This Property

In 1921 Bluebonnet Confectionery was in 13, Denman Music in 15, and 17 was the Wise Building office? [Knights of Pythias were upstairs]; in 1959 Cardinal Shoe Store was in 25, International Fidelity Insurance in 27 and Civil Air Patrol was in 29. For years Beasley-Vaughan Drug Store was next to Grand Theater.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 8,100
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) 0.1020
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 8,100
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built c 1916
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 3rd, 2003
Parcel Number 13666
Subdivision SCPA
Legal Description CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 7, LOT 5, 25 LAMAR
Located Within
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District
  • DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce - 881
Stylistic Influences
Prairie, Commercial Style
Alterations/Additions
modified storefronts
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
- Local level
Priority
Medium
Historic Resources Survey
Historic Resources Survey of Paris
Survey Date
1985
Modification Type