Del Rio in Val Verde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Del Rio National Bank Building
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2014
1. Old Del Rio National Bank Building Marker
In 1910 Del Rio National Bank bought this lot and hired noted Texas architect Alfred Giles to design this structure. The cartouche and cornice above the main entrance, stylistic flourishes not seen in Giles' earlier San Antonio and Hill Country work, reflect his later work in northern Mexico. The Bank vacated this structure in 1931 for a larger building. In ,1937 community leaders, including John Brinkley and Thomas Graham, Jr., chartered the Del Rio Loan Company and moved into this building, which also became home to lawyers, doctors, dentists, the Mexican Consulate, and the Edwards-Graham Insurance Company. After World War II Victor Lee worked his way up to D.R.L.C. president becoming sole proprietor and owner of the property. The business and building remain in the family in 2003.
Erected 2003 by Val Verde County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 29° 21.504′ N, 100° 53.937′ W. Marker is in Del Rio, Texas, in Val Verde County. Marker is at the intersection of West Greenwood Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Greenwood Street. Marker is mounted directly on the subject building, just
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Max and Anna Stool (about 400 feet away); Canal System of Del Rio (about 500 feet away); Val Verde County Courthouse Square (about 500 feet away); Camp Hudson, C.S.A. (about 600 feet away); Elks Lodge Hall (about 700 feet away); John Taini (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Del Rio.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2014
2. Old Del Rio National Bank Building Marker (side view; marker visible right of entrance)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2014
3. Old Del Rio National Bank Building (front view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2014
4. Old Del Rio National Bank Building Cornerstone (near marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2014
5. Old Del Rio National Bank Building Cornice
The Building has two dates carved above the main door - 1904 and 1910 - representing the institution’s founding and the building’s construction
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
