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Historic Buildings

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The Gonzales County Courthouse: Designed by famed architect J. Riley Gordon this magnificent Romanesque Revival building was completed in 1896 at a cost of $65,000. It was completely restored in 1998 for a little over $3 million. It is still used as the county courthouse. Open Saturday morning  1countycourthouse
 2gonzalesmuseum The Gonzales Memorial Museum: This structure was built in 1936-37 by the state of Texas as a Republic of Texas centennial memorial. It is one of nine such buildings built around the state but is the only one with a amphitheater and a reflecting pool. It is the home of the "Come And Take It Cannon" as well as other items of significance in Texas history. Tues.-Sat. 10-12/ 1-5 Sun. 1-5
Laurel Ridge Antiques: The house was built in 1914 by F.M. Fly. Floors throughout the formal rooms are made of tongue and groove golden oak and the staircase is made of curly pine. All woodwork has the original finish and all of the solid brass hardware is original. M-Sat. 9:30-6 (Also Sun. 1-6 Sept-Dec.)  3fmfly
 4pvquilt3 Discovery Architectural Antiques: For many years this building was the home of the Gonzales chapter of the I.O.O.F. It was completed in 1914 and has gone through very little change. It was purchased from the I.O.O.F. in 1995 By Brad and Suzanne Kittel. Tues.-Sat. 9-6
Halamicek Auto Supply: The age of this building is unknown but it was probably built about 1900. It has housed several businesses, including a post office, but was purchased by Fred Halamicek in the 1930s and has not been changed since then. It is still operated by his son. M-F 8-5 Sat. 8-4  5halamicek
 6chinabasket The China Basket: This building has been remodeled but the original hammered tin ceilings are of interest. M-Sat. 9:30-5:30
Storey Jewelers: Built around the turn of the century, this building has been partially restored. Of interest is the original ceiling, the barber's pole and the south rock wall that is shared by the old Dilworth Bank building. M-F 9-5:30 Sat. 9-3  7story1
 8hoskins2 The Emporium: Built in 1888 by C.H. Hoskins, this building has had very little change. The exterior stone came from the Maurin Quarry 9 miles east of Gonzales. Be sure to visit the second floor area. M-Sun. 9-5
Aline Auto Parts: Construction date of this building is not known. The original hammered tin ceilings are intact. M-F 7:30-5:30 Sat. 7:30-12:30  9alineauto
 10boothelewis The Boothe & Lewis Building: Built  in 1889 by Cavett & Maurin, this building was known for many years as the Boothe & Lewis Hardware Store. It features unique floors, the original stone walls, and several large paintings of 1930s Gonzales. 
 M-F 11-9   Sat.  12-9
The Old Jail: Built in 1887 for $23,000, this structure served as the jail until 1975. It now serves as the The Old Jail Museum and houses the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce. M-F 8-5 Sat. 8:30-4 Sun. 1-4  11oldjail
 12longbranch The Long Branch Saloon: Actual date of construction is unknown; however, the building appears to have been built about the turn of the century. It has undergone little change. M-Sat. 8-12 Sun. 12-12
The Gonzales Food Market: Built around 1910, this building has been modernized but the outside brick work is worthy of note. M-Sat. 8-7  13gonzalesfood
 14Lifordbooks Liford's Books and More: Built in the late 1890s, this building features beautiful hardwood floors. Tues-F 9-5:30 Sat. 9-3
The Eggleston House: The oldest house in Gonzales, it was built around 1845. It was discovered in the 1950s close to the Guadalupe River and was overgrown with vines and weeds. Builder Fred Meisenhelder was commissioned to disassemble the house and reassemble it at its current location. It belonged to Horace and Sara Ponton Eggleston. Horace served in the Texas army during the revolution and his wife Sara, age 15 and pregnant , participated in the Runaway Scrape. M-Sat. 10-5 Sun. 1-5  15horaceeggleston