Badu Building
Also known as Carol Phelan Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Badu Building
Badu Building, at 601 Bessemer Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 6, 1980. The Register lists it for its industry, exploration/settlement and science, at the local level.
What it isBuilding in Llano, Llano County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
601 Bessemer Ave., Llano · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Badu Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Badu Building
Is Badu Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 6, 1980 (Register number 80004139).
Is Badu Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Badu Building?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Badu Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40972860 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.