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PrintForget pecans - Harry's is the real reason to visit San Saba, TX
Big plans underway for expansion only add to the excitement when you visit Harry's.
San Saba, Texas, is famous for two things: tasty pecans and Harry's, which has been serving customers since 1939. In 2008, the venerable retailer was purchased by San Saba resident Ken Jordan, owner of Jordan Cattle Auctions, and local attorney Clay Nettleship. "The opportunity came to us because of our interest in preserving the downtown area of San Saba," Jordan says.
Located in five connected buildings that date back to the turn of the 20th century, Harry's posed a challenge to the owners, who sought to preserve the store's rich heritage while introducing necessary renovations. But Jordan and Nettleship are managing to do both with a five-phase refurbishment effort that is scheduled for completion in 2011.
Located in a century-old building with bead-board ceilings and exposed rock walls that formerly housed a dentist's office and the town's phone company, the newly remodeled and expanded boot and hat store displays close to 4,000 pairs of boots from such brands as Lucchese, Old Gringo, Corral Boots, and Tony Lama. On the second floor, customers can browse through more than 2,000 square feet of top-brand Western hats. Other Harry's buildings are devoted to Western clothing styles from such noted brands as Ryan Michael and Cinch.
The completion of each renovation phase is celebrated with a preview party where hundreds of people turn up to shop and socialize. "Customers love the new energy that the changes have brought," says Dora Miller, the store's general manager. "We brought people from the community in and made them a part of the process, so I think they're enjoying this as much as we are," Miller explains. "Now all they want to know is when we'll have the next unveiling."
FYI: Harry's, 403 W. Wallace St., San Saba, Texas, 325.372.3636, www.harrysboots.com.
