410 South Commercial Avenue
Coleman, Texas

Legal Description:  Original Townsite of Coleman, Block 17, Lot 5.


 
On maps before 1904, a vacant lot is shown at this location.


south side - 1904 map
In 1904, this small one story building, probably not a dwelling, was located at what became 410 South Commercial Avenue, at the rear or west side of the lot.  Different street addresses or identifiers were in use at this time.  The alley on the west side of this location, between South Commercial Avenue and Concho Street was not in existence at this time.

south side - 1909 map
In 1909, the same building was located at this location.  An alley on the west side of this location, between South Commercial Avenue and Concho Street had been added by this time.  The big "5" indicates the lot number.

south side - 1916 map
By 1916, the old building had been removed and a one story dwelling, with porches located on the east side, northwest and southwest corners.  It appears this property extended onto lot 4, with would become 408 South Commercial Avenue.


south side - 1923 map
In 1923, the same dwelling was at this location, but it had been removed before 1929, and a 25 x 100 brick building built on lot 5.

"In 1929, the Stacy Motor Company was located at 410 South Commercial Avenue.  It was owned by D. Talmage Stacy."  (Coleman City Directory, 1929 - Hudspeth.)

south side - 1930 map

south side - 1948 map

"In 1948, Charles T. Johnson and Sons, dealers in electrical and household appliances, was located at 410 South Commercial Avenue.  Their telephone number was 5063.  (Southwestern States Telehone Company, Coleman - Novice, Texas Telephone Directory, June 1948.)

"In 1962, the Exchange Auto Supply was located at 410 South Commercial Avenue.  It was owned by Walter M. George.  Their telephone number was 625-2769."  (Polk's - Coleman City Directory, 1962.)


south side - January 2003

"In 2002, Tootsie's Antiques was located at 410 South Commercial Avenue.  Their telephone number was 625-4630."   (Verizon Telephone Directory - Coleman, Texas, October 2003.)   

(Note:  This store was owned by Mark and Brenda Stovall, who had converted the rear of the building into a modern apartment, where they resided.)


 
 
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