The Kreager Building
221 W Houston St
About this space
The Kreager presents an ideal canvas for retail and restaurant entrepreneurs seeking a distinctive and character-rich space. With a future spa upstairs, the 1st floor offers limitless possibilities to craft an immersive experience for patrons.
Nestled within the heart of the bustling downtown area, the historic building stands as a tangible testament to the passage of time, embodying the rich heritage of the community it has silently observed for decades. The building, now undergoing a renovation, showcases a harmonious blend of the past and the future. Plywood envelops its exterior, hinting at the transformative process taking place within. In this transitional phase, the historic building for lease becomes more than a commercial space—it becomes a catalyst for community revival, breathing renewed vitality into the city's beating heart. The leaseholder, in turn, becomes a custodian of history and progress, as they embark on a journey to shape the next chapter of this downtown masterpiece.
13,268 sf 2-Story Commercial Building
The 1896-1897 Sherman and Denison City Directory lists 221 W Houston as being occupied by the Houston Street Christian Church. This is the earliest record of that address yet found. Sherman Library records state that the Willams Hotel operated on the upper floor of the building from 1914 to sometime in the 1970s. The original use of the building stated as a hotel and cafe. A postcard in the collection of the Sherman Museum, dated 1921 advertises A. B. Richards Medicine Company, Inc., also said to be located at 223-225 W. Houston.It is not yet known who the original owners/builders of the building were. It is known, however, that the John C. Kreager Sr. was a prominent land owner in Grayson County who made his initial living through buying and reselling various properties. It is likely, therefore, that the land was acquired and building erected either by or with the help of John Sr.As of 1981, the building was owned by Howard Lucas Sr. Records indicate that Kreager Feed & Seed was still in operation at that time. The property then passed to Lucas’ heirs, and from intermediate investors to its current owners.
