Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Federal Building

Photographed by Jim Evans, May 23, 2019

1. Old Federal Building Marker

This building is also in the National Register of Historic places

Inscription. This Italian Renaissance Revival building was constructed in 1911-13 to serve as the United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse. Otto P. Kroeger and Company of San Antonio was the contractor, and James Knox Taylor served as the supervising architect. Federal offices were located here until they moved to a new site in 1961. Four years later, the building became headquarters for Frels Theatres, Inc., a regional entertainment company.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1981

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6546.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 28° 47.919′ N, 97° 0.255′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is at the intersection of East Constitution Street and North Williams Street, on the left when traveling east on East Constitution Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 E Constitution Street, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe F. and Amelia Jecker House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hauschild Opera House (about 400 feet away); Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); Pela House (about 500 feet away); Brownson's Bank (about 700 feet away); Confederate Veterans Memorial

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(about 700 feet away); De Leon Plaza (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The "Victoria Advocate" (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Old Federal Building. This building is also in the National Register of Historic places

Photographed by Jim Evans, May 23, 2019

2. Old Federal Building Marker

Old Federal Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, May 23, 2019

3. Old Federal Building

This building is also in the National Register of Historic places. Marker can be seen in picture at the nearest corner of the building in front of shrubbery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.