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Fellrath Building

Belton, Bell County

Marker Text

Built for J.M. Spencer between 1881 and 1891, this building served in its early years as part of the Smith & Peyton Hardware and Buggy Shop and as the Everett Grain Company. In 1914 John Fellrath opened a tin and plumbing shop here and continued as owner of the building until his death in 1961. The Commercial Italianate structure is constructed of native brick and features round arched doors and a corbeled brick cornice at the roofline. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Marker Details

Address 126 N. East St
Location Description SE corner of N. East St. and E. 1st Ave.
Marker # 1586
Dedicated 1984
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code commercial buildings; Italianate; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 31.057004, -97.462552

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