On maps before 1904,
a vacant lot is shown at this location.
south
side - 1904 map
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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
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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
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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
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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
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south
side - 1948 map
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"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
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"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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