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Thurmond Building

Victoria, Victoria County

Marker Text

C.L. Thurmond, Jr. constructed this building in 1898 for use as a general mercantile store and residence. It is similar to other structures built here before the 1900s, when Bridge Street was a major commercial center of Victoria. The business district prospered until nearby rail lines and roads were relocated. The Thurmond Building, which features a distinctive three-story central section, housed stores, a grain mill, and the Farmers' Cooperative. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Marker Details

Address 901 S. Bridge Street
Location Description 901 S. Bridge St., Victoria
Marker # 6571
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code buildings; commercial buildings; mills - textile, fiber, gristmills, cotton gins; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 28.792102, -97.010384

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