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Simon Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Simon Building

Also known as The Bakery

On the National Register since 198343 years
Listed 1983San Marcos

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Simon Building

Simon Building, at 124-126 W. Hopkins St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 26, 1983. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of San Marcos MRA. 12 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isBuilding in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗
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124-126 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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18 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Simon Building

Is Simon Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 26, 1983 (Register number 83004510).

Is Simon Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Simon 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 Simon Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 40969541 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.