Details for Strawn City Hall
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5363005138
Data
Marker Number | 5138 |
Atlas Number | 5363005138 |
Marker Title | Strawn City Hall |
Index Entry | Strawn City Hall |
Address | |
City | Strawn |
County | Palo Pinto |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 547210 |
UTM Northing | 3601774 |
Subject Codes | cities and towns; buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style); design and construction |
Marker Year | 1994 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 118 East Housley, Strawn |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
Marker Text | The city of Strawn, incorporated in 1917, held its first council meeting in a hall at a local bank building. During an oil, gas, and coal inspired economic boom the city's population reached 5,000 in 1920, and in 1921 bonds for a city hall were issued. This handsome classically-inspired local landmark was designed by Abilene architect David S. Castle and built in 1923. It features cast stone detailing in its arched entry, quoins, and parapet, and a decorative brick cornice. (1995) |