| The Coleman Office Building was built
in 1927 by the J. C. Penney Company.
"In
1929, 118 West Pecan Street, sometimes called 118 - 120 West Pecan Street,
was occupied by the J. C. Penney Company on the first floor.
This department store was managed by R. A. Finney. The remaining
5 upper floors were occupied by various businesses. It was known
as the
Coleman Office Building." (Coleman
City Directory, 1929 - Hudspeth.)
south
side - 1930 map
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J. C. Penney Began Operation In City Over 8 Years
Ago
Under the management of R. A. Finney, J. C. Penney Company opened
one of it’s finest stores at Coleman in 1928. J. C. Penney is located
in the new Coleman Office building, occupying the street floor. J.
C. Penney company has always taken an active part in civic affairs or any
movement for the advancement of the community. Being a member of
the Chamber of Commerce, they are constantly striving to bring the utmost
to retail merchandising through their untiring efforts. Their knowledge
of and long standing in the communities they serve have definitely placed
them among the leaders of this trade territory. The tremendous buying
power made possible through the many channels and the enormous outlet through
their many stores established over a nation-wide territory make it possible
to offer their customers many values in quality merchandise.
The street floor contains several complete departments, including the
shoe, men’s hats, piece goods, ready-to-wear, notions and many other items.
The mezzanine department is devoted to the infants wear, millinery, dresses
and other ready-to-wear. Mr. Finney has as his capable assistant
C. P. Legate, in charge of the display and advertising. J. C. Penney
company has stead-fastly gone forward, enjoying a splendid business each
season of the year. The company wishes to thank their many loyal
friends and looks to the future for a continued service to them.
(Coleman Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas,
1936.)
(transcribed by Pam Sanders,
February 2006.)
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The Coleman County State Bank purchased the building
in 1944, and currently occupies several floors, with business occupying
other floors.
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south
side - 1948 map
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south
side - January 2003
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south
and east sides - January 2003
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