190 W College St 

Stephenville , TX 76401

Historic name: Dawson's Saloon (built 1891-1896)

About This Property

W.A. “Billy” Dawson’s Saloon was the first occupant of this one-story native limestone building with a flat roof 
constructed between 1891 and 1896 on the southwest corner of the square. The façade, or north elevation, of this  building features four large bays. During the 1950s, Novitt’s Department Store occupied this building, which they  modernized by removing its original limestone columns. Current owners rehabilitated the building in 2011, replacing  its original limestone columns and large clerestory windows above a metal awning supported by rods. The front doors  and windows were replaced with a setback wall of glass and metal, creating an open-air eating area.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 2,618
Zoning:
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Not Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.0810
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 2,618
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 2,618
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1891-1896
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date October 28th, 2011
Parcel Number R000029151
Subdivision
Legal Description Acres 0.081, S2600 CITY ADDITION;, BLOCK 1;, LOT A
Located Within
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District

Survey Recommendations

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Commercial Style
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
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