Gebhardt Bakery
Also known as: Page Building
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Why it's listed
Built in 1905 at 119 East Franklin Street in Hillsboro, this two-story brick building was constructed to house the Gebhardt Bakery. It has a rectangular plan and a five-bay facade. A small iron-railed balcony projects above the central entrance, and the decorative cornice is framed by corner turrets. Arched second-story windows are topped with rusticated stone lintels, and cast-stone lions' heads support the canopy cables. Its wooden storefront is one of few in the downtown center that remains virtually intact. The brick oven once at the rear and the interior wooden showcases have disappeared. Charles Gebhardt established the bakery in 1901 and moved it into this building in 1905. After his death in 1920, his son-in-law, Albert Farmer, took over the business. The building was listed for its architecture and its role in local commerce, as one of Hillsboro's finest commercial structures and one of the best preserved early-20th-century buildings in the commercial center. It is described as vacant and in good condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is one of Hillsboro's most architecturally significant commercial structures because of its fine brick detailing and contrasting rusticated stone headers. It is also one of the commercial center's best preserved early-20th-century buildings. Its association with the Gebhardt Bakery adds to its commercial significance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84001873, listed March 30, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 119 E. Franklin St., Hillsboro |
|---|---|
| County | Hill County |
| Listed | March 30, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001873 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | Vernacular commercial |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as vacant, in good physical condition and unaltered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.01190, -97.12929 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84001873.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107319723
- This listing as JSON
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