Hagelstein Commercial Building

Built in 1927, this long one-story commercial building at 616-620 South Chadbourne Street in San Angelo was shaped as a triangle to fit its railside lot near the Santa Fe (Orient) freight station and passenger depot. Buff brick walls, a flat roof and a central raised parapet with cast stone detailing define the Mission Revival design, with long runs of Spanish tile roof on either side ending in masonry elements. The storefronts have transoms, flat awnings, plate glass display windows and kickplates. It was built for John Hagelstein, whose pioneer merchant family owned one of the largest hardware dealers in the city, while other relatives worked in real estate. Constructed during a period of prosperity and rapid growth, it anchored the South Chadbourne business district. It is described as one of the best older surviving structures there and, with the nearby railroad buildings, recalls a once busy commercial center. It is also one of few Mission Revival buildings in San Angelo. Its condition is good, and the only noted alteration is moved doors.