Details for Edinburg Junior College Auditorium

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5215001389

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Marker Number 1389
Atlas Number 5215001389
Marker Title Edinburg Junior College Auditorium
Index Entry Edinburg Junior College Auditorium
Address 415 W. University Dr.
City Edinburg
County Hidalgo
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 583226
UTM Northing 2909534
Subject Codes buildings; educational buildings; educational topics; design and construction; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Marker Year 1989
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location NE corner N 7th Ave. and W. McIntyre St. Main (south) entrance, facing Edinburg City Hall.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 16" x 12"
Marker Text Designed by the Austin architectural firm of Giesecke and Harris, this structure was built in 1926 to serve the newly-created Edinburg Junior College. In addition to serving the college and succeeding educational institutions, the auditorium has also been used by the city as a cultural center. The Gothic Revival style building features ogee-arched windows and ornamental stonework. It is a fine example of early 20th century educational buildings. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989

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