In 1938 or 39 the building was moved to its present location on 4th Street to make room for a Magnolia service station on the old site. The Morgan Building subsequently had several owners and many tenants, including a church, a real estate office, and warehouse. In 1968 the Read family purchased it and opened Blanco Trash & Treasure. When Pearl Read died her daughter, Laura Williamson inherited the property and was responsible for obtaining a National Register plague on the building. The building sits in a National Historic District that encompasses downtown Blanco. In 2012 the building was purchased from Laura Williamson by Blanco Retreat LLC, Ruth Johnson. At this time the building had no water, no restroom facilities. Ruth added both sewer and water and a full bathroom to the building and they had the building raised on a new supporting beam and leveled. They also added a front porch and central air and heat. There is a courtyard to the east of the building that has been enhanced. The building housed a yoga studio prior to being offered for sale.

Building details:

770 SF heated/cooled

150 SF open porch

800 SF courtyard

Legal description: Blanco, BLK 5, Lot PT 4, Acres .04

Zoning: C1

Taxes: $1679.93 (2017)

Utilities: City of Blanco (sewer, water, trash pick-up) Pedernales Elec Coop

There are special tax incentives and credits available when owning a building in a historic district. Any and all changes, improvements, painting, tree trimming and signage must be requested in writing and approved prior to work.

This building is a known landmark with a great location directly across from the Bowling Alley Caf and Old 300 BBQ. Being part of the downtown area the building receives a lot of walk by and drive by traffic.