522 E. Main

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Not shown on the previous years, as the maps do not go far enough east of the downtown area
1906 Sanborn Map (Sheet 5) - Block 17, 917 Main - shown as a 1-story dwelling with 1 outbuilding
1912 Sanborn Map (Sheet 8) - Block 17, 917 Main - shown as a 1-story dwelling with 2 outbuildings
1921 Sanborn Map (Sheet 8) - Block 17, 312 E. Main - shown as a 2-story dwelling with 2 outbuildings
1922 Sanborn Map (Sheet 7) - Block 17, 400 E. Main - shown as a 2-story dwelling with 2 outbuildings
1929 Sanborn Map (Sheet 7) - Block 17, 530 E. Main - shown as a 2-story dwelling with 1other building on the lot

Note that sometime between 1912 and 1921, a 2nd story was added.

Address: 522 E. Main
Date: ca. 1900
Category: Contributing
Block: 17
Lot: 4
Description: 2-1/2 story irregular plan frame residence with hip-and-valley composition shingle roof; horizontal V-groove siding, 1/1 double-hung windows; chamfered bay has one tall window opening onto porch; one-story wraparound porch has plain round columns and square balusters with pedimented gable at northeast corner; latticed foundation skirt; gables have rounded shingles and half-moon lights with tracery; balcony over entry; entry door has glass panel and transom over door.

Address: 522 E. Main
Date: 1900
Category: Contributing
Block: 17
Lot: 4
Condition: Good
Description: 2-1/2 story irregular plan frame residence with hip-and-valley composition shingle roof; horizontal V-groove siding; 1/1 double-hung windows; chamfered bay has one tall window opening onto porch; one-story wraparound porch has plain round columns and square balusters with pedimented gable at northeast corner; latticed foundation skirt; gables have rounded shingles and half-moon lights with tracery; balcony over entry; entry door has glass panel and transom over door.
Significance: Good example of style.

Stephen F. Austin State University