Designed by prominent Texas Architect James Riely Gordon (1864-1937), this structure was built in 1894 to house the successful carriage business of German immigrant August Frederick Staacke (d.1909). An excellent example of the architecture of a developing commercial society, the Staacke Building exhibits elements of the classical and renaissance revival styles. It features granite Corinthian columns and a two-story arcade.

Restored 1982 – 83

Huard H. Eldridge

Logan P. Huntress

Thomas M. Porter

Entered in

The National Register

Of Historic Places

Marker is on East Commerce Street east of Navarro Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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