Princess Ice Cream Co.
Also known as: Troy Laundry
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Why it's listed
Located on a commercial street at 217 West Beauregard in San Angelo, this one-story commercial building dates from about 1927 to 1931 and reflects the Moderne style. It is symmetrical and flat-roofed, with stucco walls and rounded corners on the front facade. Glass blocks fill the lower half of each rounded corner. Other characteristic Moderne features include a stepped-back cornice, ornamental banding of Carrera glass, and original-style building signage. The storefront has a small aluminum awning, a recessed entry and plate glass windows. The nomination notes that, even if the storefront is not original, it keeps the character of Moderne design. The building first housed the Princess Ice Cream Company, and Troy Laundry moved in some time after 1936. It was listed for its architecture, being regarded as the best example of the very few Moderne buildings constructed in the city. Its condition is described as good, and the architect or builder is not known.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the best example of the very few Moderne style buildings built in San Angelo. It was first home to the Princess Ice Cream Company, and Troy Laundry moved in some time after 1936. Its significance is local and rests on architecture.
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 88002556, listed November 25, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 217 W. Beauregard, San Angelo |
|---|---|
| County | Tom Green County |
| Listed | November 25, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002556 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as good, and the site is listed as original. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.46092, -100.44084 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 88002556.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000813
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.