The Elgin Commercial Historic District includes 14 city blocks of commercial and industrial buildings.
Most of these buildings are constructed of locally produced brick and were erected from 1872 to 1947.
The Elgin Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Within the 14-block district, 67 buildings are considered contributing structures.
A contributing structure is one which has maintained its architectural integrity.
Southside includes Central Avenue and Avenue C in the downtown district.
Five buildings are under restoration in the Southside area.
During the past 14 years, private property owners, business owners, and the public sector have invested about $9 million in the downtown area.
A majority of the buildings on Main Street, from Depot Street to First Street, have been restored or renovated, and many are currently under renovation.
Local developer Allan Tolbert III has renovated a total of 7 historic buildings.
Including the original Southside (Sausage) located on Central Ave.
Market building on The Elgin Main Street Program provides a variety of incentives to building owners such as a discounted paint program, free dumpsters, and free advice on architectural design and restoration.

Elgin became a Texas Main Street city in 1990, and in 1999, 2000, and 2001 was selected as a National Main Street Community.
Main Street is a national approach to saving our heritage by preserving historic downtown areas.
Each year, three cities are selected by the Texas Historical Commission and Anice Read Main Street Center to become Main Street Cities.
Communities make a commitment to hire a staff person, provide office space, supplies, and a small budget.
The primary commitment is to preserving and revitalizing the historic commercial business district.
Volunteerism is a key part of the success of any Main Street program.
The Elgin Commercial Historic District includes 14 city blocks of commercial and industrial buildings. Most of these buildings are constructed of locally produced brick and were erected from 1872 to 1947. The Elgin Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Within the 14-block district, 67 buildings are considered contributing structures. A contributing structure is one which has maintained its architectural integrity. Southside includes Central Avenue and Avenue C in the downtown district. Five buildings are under restoration in the Southside area. During the past 14 years, private property owners, business owners, and the public sector have invested about $9 million in the downtown area. A majority of the buildings on Main Street, from Depot Street to First Street, have been restored or renovated, and many are currently under renovation. Local developer Allan Tolbert III has renovated a total of 7 historic buildings. Including the original Southside (Sausage) located on Central Ave. Market building on The Elgin Main Street Program provides a variety of incentives to building owners such as a discounted paint program, free dumpsters, and free advice on architectural design and restoration.
Elgin became a Texas Main Street city in 1990, and in 1999, 2000, and 2001 was selected as a National Main Street Community. Main Street is a national approach to saving our heritage by preserving historic downtown areas. Each year, three cities are selected by the Texas Historical Commission and Anice Read Main Street Center to become Main Street Cities. Communities make a commitment to hire a staff person, provide office space, supplies, and a small budget. The primary commitment is to preserving and revitalizing the historic commercial business district. Volunteerism is a key part of the success of any Main Street program.
Elgin, Texas