Details for Old Rialto Building
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5037009503
Data
Marker Number | 9503 |
Atlas Number | 5037009503 |
Marker Title | Old Rialto Building |
Index Entry | Rialto Building, Old |
Address | 317 State Line Ave. |
City | Texarkana |
County | Bowie |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 403029 |
UTM Northing | 3698654 |
Subject Codes | commercial buildings |
Marker Year | 1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Erected 1902 by George Fouke (1843-1915), pioneer businessman, leader in lumbering, railroads, electric power, other ventures. Triangular style resembles New York's Flatiron Building, also erected 1902. One of the earliest Texarkana buildings with electricity. First used for offices, became apartment hotel. Was converted by Dr. E. L. Beck in 1934 to medical building. Later property of Dr. N. B. Daniel and Dr. William B. Harrell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 |