The site of one of the early, and most celebrated hotels in Bellville, The Germania. It began as a cabinetmaker's shop in 1859, owned and operated by Mr. August Nitschke from Germany. He paid for a good part of the property by making furniture for newlywed John Osterhout, the original owner. The hotel changed ownership and expanded to the lot next door, flourishing until burning to the ground in 1926 from a bizarre skyrocket accident.

The present building was built in 1930 by Dr. J.A. Neely and touted as one of the first steel-reinforced structures in Bellville. Agee Drug Store shared the first floor with Levine's 5 and 10 Cent Store. The back section was occupied by the Southern Union Gas Company. The second floor was Bellville's first hospital. Practicing there in addition to Dr. Neely were Dr. Herbert Roensch and dentist Dr. L.J. Clark.

renovations to this building include new commercial spaces at the ground floor with exposed concrete beams, new restrooms and break areas, new lighting, and updated finishes. the second floor spaces are now two separate residential spaces with an efficiency apartment, and a three bedroom loft.