San Benito in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Water District Building
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2018
1. Water District Building Marker
Designed by Austin architects Endress and Walsh and built by contractor L. Fleming, the San Benito Land and Water Company building was completed in 1910 at a cost of $14,386. Thirty-foot pine beams and locally made brick were used to construct the home of the company. A fine example of the mission revival style, the edifice features a red tile roof, wooden bracketed eaves, a stucco exterior, and curved gable parapets. The building has been home to many San Benito institutions, notably the irrigation and drainage districts. A beloved fixture of downtown San Benito, it stands as a memorial to the vital role of irrigation in valley life.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11789.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 26° 7.84′ N, 97° 37.985′ W. Marker is in San Benito, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is on South Sam Houston Boulevard (State Highway 345) south of Robertson Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The San Benito Bank and Trust Company (within shouting distance of this marker); City of San Benito (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Benedict’s Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church of San Benito (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic U.S. Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Benito Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Getsemani Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); All Saints' Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Benito.
Regarding Water District Building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1997)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2018
2. Water District Building Marker (tall view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2018
3. Water District Building Marker (wide view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2018
4. Water District Building (south corner view; marker visible at right)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2018
5. Water District Building (entrance: door & tile detail)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2018
6. Water District Building (east corner view from Sam Houston Blvd & Robertson St intersection)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 1, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
