Marker Number |
3342 |
Atlas Number |
5215003342 |
Marker Title |
Mercedes City Hall |
Index Entry |
Mercedes City Hall |
Address |
323 South Ohio Street, Mercedes |
City |
Mercedes |
County |
Hidalgo |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
608740 |
UTM Northing |
2892505 |
Subject Codes |
buildings; design and construction; institutional buildings; Gothic Revial (Architectural style) |
Marker Year |
1994 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
323 South Ohio Street, Mercedes |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
Marker Text |
Constructed in 1928 to house the town's municipal offices and fire station, this building was designed by architect R. Newell waters of Weslaco. The two story Gothic style building, constructed of red brick, features a copper cupola designed to house the fire alarm, cast stone detailing, and a gabled roof. The second floor served as a town meeting room and firemen's dormitory. This building served as the Mercedes City Hall for nearly fifty years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995. |