Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"The Old Mineola City Hall"
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. "The Old Mineola City Hall" Marker
In December of 1902 the city hall building burned. For more than 20 years the city conducted business in rented quarters. In 1929 the City bought land at the corner of N. Line and W. Kilpatrick St., the site of this building, from the Barney B. Hart Estate. On March 31, 1930, the City hired R.D. Adrain to be the builder. Mr. Adrain told the commission he thought it could be built for $2000. The fire station was built but work on the City Hall was delayed and not completed until 1939. The design of the City Hall, a WPA Project, reflected the Art Moderne Style. This remained the City Hall until 1986 when the City built a new complex on Hwy 69, northwest of downtown.Erected by Wood County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1930.
Location. 32° 39.88′ N, 95° 29.398′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of West Kilpatrick Street and North Line Street on West Kilpatrick Street. Touch for map
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
2. "The Old Mineola City Hall" and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O. P. Pyle (a few steps from this marker); O. P. Pyle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Miss Ima Hogg (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Barney B. Hart House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gov. James Stephen Hogg and Wood County (about 300 feet away); Dr Pepper Bottling Plant (about 400 feet away); Mallory Bros. Grocery and Feed Stores (about 400 feet away); Mineola Opera Houses (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineola.
Regarding "The Old Mineola City Hall". The building is apparently now a private residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
