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Woolls Building

Center Point, Kerr County

Marker Text

One of Center Point's oldest existing commercial structures, the Woolls Building was constructed in 1873-75 to house the mercantile business of George W. Woolls (d. 1876). Local contractor and stonemason Sam H. Wellborn built it of limestone with a full-width balcony and exterior staircase. For most of its history, the first floor of the Woolls Building housed retail businesses, with fraternal organizations meeting on the upper story. The Rising Star Masonic Lodge, which included a number of Texas Rangers among its membership, met here from 1875 until 1900. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001

Marker Details

Address 318 San Antonio St.
Location Description
Marker # 12604
Dedicated 2001
Size, Type Medallion & plate
Code fraternal organizations; commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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