Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Aransas Hotel
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
1. Aransas Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Site of Aransas Hotel. . Built in 1889 by civic leader and politician John H. Traylor, the Aransas Hotel covered this city block. The three-story structure, a major tourist attraction in Rockport had about 100 rooms and a massive open dining room with a 200 person capacity. Guests were entertained by orchestras, plays, a mounted bird display, and beach facilities. They could also cruise in Traylor’s yacht, or tour in surreys from the livery stable. Remodeled and named the Del Mar in the mid-1890s, it was sold in 1910. Deteriorated by 1906 and unused during World War I, the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1919.
Built in 1889 by civic leader and politician John H. Traylor, the Aransas Hotel covered this city block. The three-story structure, a major tourist attraction in Rockport had about 100 rooms and a massive open dining room with a 200 person capacity. Guests were entertained by orchestras, plays, a mounted bird display, and beach facilities. They could also cruise in Traylor’s yacht, or tour in surreys from the livery stable. Remodeled and named the Del Mar in the mid-1890s, it was sold in 1910. Deteriorated by 1906 and unused during World War I, the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1919.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 183.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 28° 1.307′ N, 97° 3.059′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is at the intersection of South Austin Street (State Highway 70) and Wharf Street, on the left when traveling south on South Austin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
