Randall Building
Why it's listed
Built around 1910 at 103-105 W. Santa Rosa in downtown Victoria, Texas, this brick commercial building has two distinct halves: a two-story west section and a one-story east section. Both have structural brick walls, wood floor and roof systems, and a flat roof behind a raised brick parapet with a denticulated brick cornice. The facade is organized into two sets of three bays marked by brick panels and window arrangement, with wood-sash display windows below and six-over-six windows with transoms above. A canopy hangs over the north side. The Victoria contracting company Bailey Mills completed the two-story part, which was built to honor Mrs. L.B. Randall of San Antonio. Shops occupied the ground floor, while the Knights of Columbus used the upper floor as a meeting hall. The east section housed the Victoria Hardware Company and then auto supply stores for many years. The building was recognized for its architecture and its role in local commerce. It remains in commercial use and is in fair condition.
Significance in brief: The form cites architecture and commerce as areas of significance. The two-story section was completed by the Victoria contracting company Bailey Mills and housed commercial ventures on the ground floor, with the Knights of Columbus meeting hall upstairs. The one-story east portion long housed the Victoria Hardware Company and later auto supply stores.
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 86002560, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 103--105 W. Santa Rosa, Victoria |
|---|---|
| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002560 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Bailey Mills (Victoria contracting company) |
| Architectural style | Commercial building; vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition listed as fair; present use commercial. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79825, -97.00685 (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 86002560.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7291516
- This listing as JSON
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