Goldman, A., Building
Why it's listed
Located at 207 E. Constitution in the central business district of Victoria, Texas, the A. Goldman Building is a two-story commercial block dated to 1897, though its parapet inscription reads "A. Goldman 1896." Structural brick walls are combined with wood floor and roof systems and a flat built-up roof behind a parapet. The symmetrical north facade carries Victorian detailing, including stone voussoirs, lintels, transom pilasters and pier caps. A five-part parapet rises to a small pediment over the central bay, where the building name and date are set into a checkerboard panel. Windows are wood-sash, double-hung, one-over-one units. The building was listed for its architecture, described as one of the finest commercial structures in the city's main commercial area, with stonework used decoratively throughout. The building remains in commercial use and is in good condition, although the primary elevation has been sandblasted and the ground-floor storefronts have been altered.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is architecturally significant as one of the finest commercial structures in the city's primary commercial area. Stonework is used decoratively in lintels, pilaster capitals, parapet panels and arches, and the facade is symmetrical and highly decorative.
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 86002499, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 207 E. Constitution, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002499 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian commercial building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good; the north elevation has been sandblasted and the storefronts altered. Present use is commercial. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79840, -97.00480 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 86002499.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107318297
- This listing as JSON
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