Details for O'Connor-Proctor Building
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5469003629
Data
Marker Number | 3629 |
Atlas Number | 5469003629 |
Marker Title | O'Connor-Proctor Building |
Index Entry | O'Connor-Proctor Building |
Address | 202 N. Main |
City | Victoria |
County | Victoria |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 694536 |
UTM Northing | 3187734 |
Subject Codes | commercial buildings; design and construction; Romanesque/Richardsonian Romanesque (Architectural style) |
Marker Year | 1980 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Constructed in 1895, this 2-story commercial building was designed by Cuero architect Paul Helwig. It housed the offices of rancher Thomas M. O'Connor, a leading area businessman,and the legal firm of brothers Venable B. and Fred C. Proctor. It was later used for services of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1915-24, and housed army officers during World War II. Built of red brick and white sandstone, the structure features Romanesque Revival styling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 |