"In 1929, Gambill's (variety store) was located at 114 South Commercial Avenue.  J. K. Polk was the manager.  He resided at Breckenridge, Texas."  (Coleman City Directory, 1929 - Hudspeth.)

east side - January 2003

"In 2002, the building located at 112 South Commercial Avenue was owned by the Earle E. Smith Family Trust."   (Coleman County, Texas Tax Records.)     "In October 2002, Earle Smith's Jewelers was located at 112 South Commercial Avenue.  Their telephone number was 625-2489."  (Verizon Telephone Directory - Coleman, Texas, October 2002.)